Finding the Third Proportional to 338,967 and 736,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,967 and 736,254 is: 1,599,182.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,967 : 736,254 = 736,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,967/736,254 = 736,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,967x = 736,254 × 736,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,967x = 542,069,952,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542,069,952,516/338,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,599,182.08
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