Finding the Third Proportional to 334,125 and 517,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,125 and 517,833 is: 802,547.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,125 : 517,833 = 517,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,125/517,833 = 517,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,125x = 517,833 × 517,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,125x = 268,151,015,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,151,015,889/334,125 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,547.00
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