Finding the Third Proportional to 334,644.50 and 509,809
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,644.50 and 509,809 is: 776,660.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,644.50 : 509,809 = 509,809 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,644.50/509,809 = 509,809/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,644.50x = 509,809 × 509,809 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,644.50x = 259,905,216,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,905,216,481/334,644.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,660.65
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