Finding the Third Proportional to 339,802 and 731,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,802 and 731,676 is: 1,575,475.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,802 : 731,676 = 731,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,802/731,676 = 731,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,802x = 731,676 × 731,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,802x = 535,349,768,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 535,349,768,976/339,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,575,475.63
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