Finding the Third Proportional to 339,540 and 719,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,540 and 719,554 is: 1,524,880.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,540 : 719,554 = 719,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,540/719,554 = 719,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,540x = 719,554 × 719,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,540x = 517,757,958,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 517,757,958,916/339,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,524,880.60
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