Finding the Third Proportional to 335,839 and 709,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,839 and 709,584 is: 1,499,258.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,839 : 709,584 = 709,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,839/709,584 = 709,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,839x = 709,584 × 709,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,839x = 503,509,453,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,509,453,056/335,839 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,499,258.43
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