Finding the Third Proportional to 339,478.59 and 706,856.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,478.59 and 706,856.63 is: 1,471,804.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,478.59 : 706,856.63 = 706,856.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,478.59/706,856.63 = 706,856.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,478.59x = 706,856.63 × 706,856.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,478.59x = 499,646,288,306.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,646,288,306.39/339,478.59 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,471,804.99
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