Finding the Third Proportional to 339,372 and 731,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,372 and 731,196 is: 1,575,402.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,372 : 731,196 = 731,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,372/731,196 = 731,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,372x = 731,196 × 731,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,372x = 534,647,590,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 534,647,590,416/339,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,575,402.77
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