Finding the Third Proportional to 333,802 and 512,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,802 and 512,368 is: 786,457.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,802 : 512,368 = 512,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,802/512,368 = 512,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,802x = 512,368 × 512,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,802x = 262,520,967,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,520,967,424/333,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,457.14
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