Finding the Third Proportional to 339,622 and 738,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,622 and 738,218 is: 1,604,624.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,622 : 738,218 = 738,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,622/738,218 = 738,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,622x = 738,218 × 738,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,622x = 544,965,815,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,965,815,524/339,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,604,624.60
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