Finding the Third Proportional to 339,102 and 524,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,102 and 524,240 is: 810,456.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,102 : 524,240 = 524,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,102/524,240 = 524,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,102x = 524,240 × 524,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,102x = 274,827,577,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,827,577,600/339,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,456.96
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