Finding the Third Proportional to 333,552 and 517,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,552 and 517,260 is: 802,147.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,552 : 517,260 = 517,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,552/517,260 = 517,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,552x = 517,260 × 517,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,552x = 267,557,907,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,557,907,600/333,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,147.51
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