Finding the Third Proportional to 334,424 and 518,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,424 and 518,036 is: 802,458.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,424 : 518,036 = 518,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,424/518,036 = 518,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,424x = 518,036 × 518,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,424x = 268,361,297,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,361,297,296/334,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,458.25
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