Finding the Third Proportional to 339,576 and 707,037
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,576 and 707,037 is: 1,472,133.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,576 : 707,037 = 707,037 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,576/707,037 = 707,037/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,576x = 707,037 × 707,037 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,576x = 499,901,319,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,901,319,369/339,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,133.84
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