Finding the Third Proportional to 335,880 and 709,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,880 and 709,676 is: 1,499,464.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,880 : 709,676 = 709,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,880/709,676 = 709,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,880x = 709,676 × 709,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,880x = 503,640,024,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 503,640,024,976/335,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,499,464.17
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