Finding the Third Proportional to 334,654 and 509,821
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,654 and 509,821 is: 776,675.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,654 : 509,821 = 509,821 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,654/509,821 = 509,821/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,654x = 509,821 × 509,821 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,654x = 259,917,452,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,917,452,041/334,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,675.17
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