Finding the Third Proportional to 334,969 and 502,514
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,969 and 502,514 is: 753,861.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,969 : 502,514 = 502,514 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,969/502,514 = 502,514/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,969x = 502,514 × 502,514 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,969x = 252,520,320,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,520,320,196/334,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 753,861.76
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