Finding the Third Proportional to 339,596 and 459,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,596 and 459,570 is: 621,928.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,596 : 459,570 = 459,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,596/459,570 = 459,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,596x = 459,570 × 459,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,596x = 211,204,584,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,204,584,900/339,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,928.95
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