Finding the Third Proportional to 339 and 623
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Solution
The third proportional to 339 and 623 is: 1,144.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339 : 623 = 623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339/623 = 623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339x = 623 × 623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339x = 388,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 388,129/339 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,144.92
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