Finding the Third Proportional to 339,564 and 738,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,564 and 738,097 is: 1,604,372.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,564 : 738,097 = 738,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,564/738,097 = 738,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,564x = 738,097 × 738,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,564x = 544,787,181,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,787,181,409/339,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,604,372.61
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