Finding the Third Proportional to 334,191 and 517,720.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,191 and 517,720.50 is: 802,039.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,191 : 517,720.50 = 517,720.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,191/517,720.50 = 517,720.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,191x = 517,720.50 × 517,720.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,191x = 268,034,516,120.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,034,516,120.25/334,191 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,039.90
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