Finding the Third Proportional to 332,627 and 512,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,627 and 512,063 is: 788,295.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,627 : 512,063 = 512,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,627/512,063 = 512,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,627x = 512,063 × 512,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,627x = 262,208,515,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,208,515,969/332,627 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 788,295.95
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