Finding the Third Proportional to 335,858 and 691,420
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,858 and 691,420 is: 1,423,403.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,858 : 691,420 = 691,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,858/691,420 = 691,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,858x = 691,420 × 691,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,858x = 478,061,616,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 478,061,616,400/335,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,423,403.99
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