Finding the Third Proportional to 342,338 and 738,804.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,338 and 738,804.50 is: 1,594,424.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,338 : 738,804.50 = 738,804.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,338/738,804.50 = 738,804.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,338x = 738,804.50 × 738,804.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,338x = 545,832,089,220.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 545,832,089,220.25/342,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,594,424.48
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