Finding the Third Proportional to 333,615 and 516,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,615 and 516,379 is: 799,266.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,615 : 516,379 = 516,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,615/516,379 = 516,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,615x = 516,379 × 516,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,615x = 266,647,271,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 266,647,271,641/333,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,266.43
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