Finding the Third Proportional to 334,020 and 700,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,020 and 700,863 is: 1,470,597.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,020 : 700,863 = 700,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,020/700,863 = 700,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,020x = 700,863 × 700,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,020x = 491,208,944,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 491,208,944,769/334,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,470,597.40
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