Finding the Third Proportional to 334,187 and 517,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,187 and 517,112 is: 800,165.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,187 : 517,112 = 517,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,187/517,112 = 517,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,187x = 517,112 × 517,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,187x = 267,404,820,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,404,820,544/334,187 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800,165.24
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