Finding the Third Proportional to 335,770 and 709,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,770 and 709,083 is: 1,497,449.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,770 : 709,083 = 709,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,770/709,083 = 709,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,770x = 709,083 × 709,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,770x = 502,798,700,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,798,700,889/335,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,497,449.75
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