Finding the Third Proportional to 334,430 and 518,045
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,430 and 518,045 is: 802,471.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,430 : 518,045 = 518,045 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,430/518,045 = 518,045/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,430x = 518,045 × 518,045 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,430x = 268,370,622,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,370,622,025/334,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 802,471.73
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