Finding the Third Proportional to 333,808 and 512,377
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,808 and 512,377 is: 786,470.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,808 : 512,377 = 512,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,808/512,377 = 512,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,808x = 512,377 × 512,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,808x = 262,530,190,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,530,190,129/333,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,470.64
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