Finding the Third Proportional to 332,316 and 501,933
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,316 and 501,933 is: 758,124.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,316 : 501,933 = 501,933 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,316/501,933 = 501,933/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,316x = 501,933 × 501,933 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,316x = 251,936,736,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,936,736,489/332,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 758,124.00
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