Finding the Third Proportional to 338,084 and 519,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,084 and 519,706 is: 798,897.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,084 : 519,706 = 519,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,084/519,706 = 519,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,084x = 519,706 × 519,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,084x = 270,094,326,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,094,326,436/338,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,897.10
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