Finding the Third Proportional to 339,218 and 527,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,218 and 527,505 is: 820,302.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,218 : 527,505 = 527,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,218/527,505 = 527,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,218x = 527,505 × 527,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,218x = 278,261,525,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,261,525,025/339,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,302.95
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