Finding the Third Proportional to 334,728 and 512,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,728 and 512,780 is: 785,543.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,728 : 512,780 = 512,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,728/512,780 = 512,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,728x = 512,780 × 512,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,728x = 262,943,328,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,943,328,400/334,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 785,543.27
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