Finding the Third Proportional to 331,416 and 510,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,416 and 510,064 is: 785,011.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,416 : 510,064 = 510,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,416/510,064 = 510,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,416x = 510,064 × 510,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,416x = 260,165,284,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,165,284,096/331,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 785,011.24
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