Finding the Third Proportional to 338,717 and 486,855
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,717 and 486,855 is: 699,781.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,717 : 486,855 = 486,855 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,717/486,855 = 486,855/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,717x = 486,855 × 486,855 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,717x = 237,027,791,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,027,791,025/338,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,781.21
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