Finding the Third Proportional to 333,799 and 512,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,799 and 512,363 is: 786,448.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,799 : 512,363 = 512,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,799/512,363 = 512,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,799x = 512,363 × 512,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,799x = 262,515,843,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,515,843,769/333,799 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,448.86
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