Finding the Third Proportional to 339,228 and 460,699.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,228 and 460,699.50 is: 625,667.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,228 : 460,699.50 = 460,699.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,228/460,699.50 = 460,699.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,228x = 460,699.50 × 460,699.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,228x = 212,244,029,300.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,244,029,300.25/339,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,667.78
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