Finding the Third Proportional to 339,653 and 719,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,653 and 719,766 is: 1,525,271.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,653 : 719,766 = 719,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,653/719,766 = 719,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,653x = 719,766 × 719,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,653x = 518,063,094,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 518,063,094,756/339,653 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,525,271.66
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