Finding the Third Proportional to 332,514 and 515,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,514 and 515,926 is: 800,506.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,514 : 515,926 = 515,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,514/515,926 = 515,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,514x = 515,926 × 515,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,514x = 266,179,637,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 266,179,637,476/332,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800,506.56
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