Finding the Third Proportional to 335,020 and 511,710
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,020 and 511,710 is: 781,586.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,020 : 511,710 = 511,710 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,020/511,710 = 511,710/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,020x = 511,710 × 511,710 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,020x = 261,847,124,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,847,124,100/335,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,586.54
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