Finding the Third Proportional to 334,671 and 509,850
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,671 and 509,850 is: 776,724.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,671 : 509,850 = 509,850 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,671/509,850 = 509,850/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,671x = 509,850 × 509,850 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,671x = 259,947,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,947,022,500/334,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,724.07
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