Finding the Third Proportional to 331,540 and 508,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,540 and 508,760 is: 780,710.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,540 : 508,760 = 508,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,540/508,760 = 508,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,540x = 508,760 × 508,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,540x = 258,836,737,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,836,737,600/331,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,710.43
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