Finding the Third Proportional to 339,444 and 746,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,444 and 746,658 is: 1,642,386.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,444 : 746,658 = 746,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,444/746,658 = 746,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,444x = 746,658 × 746,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,444x = 557,498,168,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 557,498,168,964/339,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,642,386.28
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