Finding the Third Proportional to 339,234 and 460,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,234 and 460,706 is: 625,674.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,234 : 460,706 = 460,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,234/460,706 = 460,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,234x = 460,706 × 460,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,234x = 212,250,018,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,250,018,436/339,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 625,674.37
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