Finding the Third Proportional to 339,774.75 and 475,279.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,774.75 and 475,279.88 is: 664,825.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,774.75 : 475,279.88 = 475,279.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,774.75/475,279.88 = 475,279.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,774.75x = 475,279.88 × 475,279.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,774.75x = 225,890,959,580.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,890,959,580.02/339,774.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 664,825.62
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