Finding the Third Proportional to 339,936 and 524,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,936 and 524,544 is: 809,406.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,936 : 524,544 = 524,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,936/524,544 = 524,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,936x = 524,544 × 524,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,936x = 275,146,407,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,146,407,936/339,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 809,406.50
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