Finding the Third Proportional to 335,678 and 710,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,678 and 710,234 is: 1,502,726.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,678 : 710,234 = 710,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,678/710,234 = 710,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,678x = 710,234 × 710,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,678x = 504,432,334,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 504,432,334,756/335,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,502,726.82
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