Finding the Third Proportional to 338,086 and 519,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,086 and 519,709 is: 798,901.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,086 : 519,709 = 519,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,086/519,709 = 519,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,086x = 519,709 × 519,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,086x = 270,097,444,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,097,444,681/338,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,901.60
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