Finding the Third Proportional to 339,073 and 512,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,073 and 512,974 is: 776,063.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,073 : 512,974 = 512,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,073/512,974 = 512,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,073x = 512,974 × 512,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,073x = 263,142,324,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,142,324,676/339,073 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,063.93
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