Finding the Third Proportional to 334,964 and 502,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,964 and 502,507 is: 753,852.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,964 : 502,507 = 502,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,964/502,507 = 502,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,964x = 502,507 × 502,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,964x = 252,513,285,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,513,285,049/334,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,852.01
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