Finding the Third Proportional to 339,968 and 718,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,968 and 718,848 is: 1,519,973.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,968 : 718,848 = 718,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,968/718,848 = 718,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,968x = 718,848 × 718,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,968x = 516,742,447,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,742,447,104/339,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,519,973.78
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