Finding the Third Proportional to 332,910 and 521,677.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,910 and 521,677.13 is: 817,479.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,910 : 521,677.13 = 521,677.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,910/521,677.13 = 521,677.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,910x = 521,677.13 × 521,677.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,910x = 272,147,022,748.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,147,022,748.27/332,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,479.27
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