Finding the Third Proportional to 335,065 and 510,495
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,065 and 510,495 is: 777,774.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,065 : 510,495 = 510,495 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,065/510,495 = 510,495/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,065x = 510,495 × 510,495 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,065x = 260,605,145,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,605,145,025/335,065 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,774.89
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