Finding the Third Proportional to 339,501 and 737,409
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,501 and 737,409 is: 1,601,680.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,501 : 737,409 = 737,409 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,501/737,409 = 737,409/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,501x = 737,409 × 737,409 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,501x = 543,772,033,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,772,033,281/339,501 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,601,680.21
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