Finding the Third Proportional to 339,474 and 706,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,474 and 706,842 is: 1,471,764.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,474 : 706,842 = 706,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,474/706,842 = 706,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,474x = 706,842 × 706,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,474x = 499,625,612,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,625,612,964/339,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,471,764.00
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