Finding the Third Proportional to 331,792 and 503,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,792 and 503,832 is: 765,077.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,792 : 503,832 = 503,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,792/503,832 = 503,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,792x = 503,832 × 503,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,792x = 253,846,684,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,846,684,224/331,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 765,077.77
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