Finding the Third Proportional to 334,098 and 550,894.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,098 and 550,894.50 is: 908,370.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,098 : 550,894.50 = 550,894.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,098/550,894.50 = 550,894.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,098x = 550,894.50 × 550,894.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,098x = 303,484,750,130.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,484,750,130.25/334,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 908,370.45
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