Finding the Third Proportional to 332,622 and 512,055
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,622 and 512,055 is: 788,283.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,622 : 512,055 = 512,055 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,622/512,055 = 512,055/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,622x = 512,055 × 512,055 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,622x = 262,200,323,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,200,323,025/332,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 788,283.17
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