Finding the Third Proportional to 333,666 and 517,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,666 and 517,089 is: 801,343.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,666 : 517,089 = 517,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,666/517,089 = 517,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,666x = 517,089 × 517,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,666x = 267,381,033,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,381,033,921/333,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,343.36
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