Finding the Third Proportional to 333,056 and 507,927
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,056 and 507,927 is: 774,613.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,056 : 507,927 = 507,927 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,056/507,927 = 507,927/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,056x = 507,927 × 507,927 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,056x = 257,989,837,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,989,837,329/333,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,613.99
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