Finding the Third Proportional to 339,592 and 459,565.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,592 and 459,565.50 is: 621,924.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,592 : 459,565.50 = 459,565.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,592/459,565.50 = 459,565.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,592x = 459,565.50 × 459,565.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,592x = 211,200,448,790.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,200,448,790.25/339,592 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,924.10
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