Finding the Third Proportional to 338,928 and 745,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,928 and 745,572 is: 1,640,105.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,928 : 745,572 = 745,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,928/745,572 = 745,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,928x = 745,572 × 745,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,928x = 555,877,607,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,877,607,184/338,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,640,105.29
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