Finding the Third Proportional to 334,674 and 509,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,674 and 509,854 is: 776,729.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,674 : 509,854 = 509,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,674/509,854 = 509,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,674x = 509,854 × 509,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,674x = 259,951,101,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,951,101,316/334,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,729.30
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