Finding the Third Proportional to 332,682 and 516,094.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,682 and 516,094.50 is: 800,625.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,682 : 516,094.50 = 516,094.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,682/516,094.50 = 516,094.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,682x = 516,094.50 × 516,094.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,682x = 266,353,532,930.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 266,353,532,930.25/332,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800,625.02
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