Finding the Third Proportional to 334,274 and 503,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,274 and 503,008 is: 756,915.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,274 : 503,008 = 503,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,274/503,008 = 503,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,274x = 503,008 × 503,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,274x = 253,017,048,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,017,048,064/334,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,915.13
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