Finding the Third Proportional to 338,026 and 519,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,026 and 519,616 is: 798,757.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,026 : 519,616 = 519,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,026/519,616 = 519,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,026x = 519,616 × 519,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,026x = 270,000,787,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,000,787,456/338,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,757.45
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