Finding the Third Proportional to 335,838 and 709,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,838 and 709,581 is: 1,499,250.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,838 : 709,581 = 709,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,838/709,581 = 709,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,838x = 709,581 × 709,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,838x = 503,505,195,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,505,195,561/335,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,499,250.22
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