Finding the Third Proportional to 338,962 and 736,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,962 and 736,906 is: 1,602,039.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,962 : 736,906 = 736,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,962/736,906 = 736,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,962x = 736,906 × 736,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,962x = 543,030,452,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,030,452,836/338,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,602,039.32
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