Finding the Third Proportional to 339,362 and 731,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,362 and 731,176 is: 1,575,363.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,362 : 731,176 = 731,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,362/731,176 = 731,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,362x = 731,176 × 731,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,362x = 534,618,342,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 534,618,342,976/339,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,575,363.01
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