Finding the Third Proportional to 339,423 and 670,281
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,423 and 670,281 is: 1,323,648.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,423 : 670,281 = 670,281 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,423/670,281 = 670,281/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,423x = 670,281 × 670,281 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,423x = 449,276,618,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 449,276,618,961/339,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,323,648.13
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