Finding the Third Proportional to 338,969 and 464,801
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,969 and 464,801 is: 637,344.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,969 : 464,801 = 464,801 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,969/464,801 = 464,801/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,969x = 464,801 × 464,801 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,969x = 216,039,969,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,039,969,601/338,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 637,344.33
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