Finding the Third Proportional to 334,006 and 503,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,006 and 503,864 is: 760,102.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,006 : 503,864 = 503,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,006/503,864 = 503,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,006x = 503,864 × 503,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,006x = 253,878,930,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,878,930,496/334,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,102.90
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