Finding the Third Proportional to 334,017 and 700,857
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,017 and 700,857 is: 1,470,585.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,017 : 700,857 = 700,857 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,017/700,857 = 700,857/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,017x = 700,857 × 700,857 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,017x = 491,200,534,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 491,200,534,449/334,017 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,470,585.43
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