Finding the Third Proportional to 331,519 and 500,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,519 and 500,033 is: 754,204.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,519 : 500,033 = 500,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,519/500,033 = 500,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,519x = 500,033 × 500,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,519x = 250,033,001,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,033,001,089/331,519 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,204.14
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