Finding the Third Proportional to 339,156 and 736,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,156 and 736,632 is: 1,599,932.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,156 : 736,632 = 736,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,156/736,632 = 736,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,156x = 736,632 × 736,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,156x = 542,626,703,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 542,626,703,424/339,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,599,932.49
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