Finding the Third Proportional to 331,712 and 499,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,712 and 499,960 is: 753,545.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,712 : 499,960 = 499,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,712/499,960 = 499,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,712x = 499,960 × 499,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,712x = 249,960,001,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,960,001,600/331,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,545.25
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