Finding the Third Proportional to 334,080 and 511,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,080 and 511,704 is: 783,767.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,080 : 511,704 = 511,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,080/511,704 = 511,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,080x = 511,704 × 511,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,080x = 261,840,983,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,840,983,616/334,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,767.31
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