Finding the Third Proportional to 332,922 and 507,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,922 and 507,675 is: 774,157.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,922 : 507,675 = 507,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,922/507,675 = 507,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,922x = 507,675 × 507,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,922x = 257,733,905,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,733,905,625/332,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,157.03
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