Finding the Third Proportional to 335,070 and 518,157.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,070 and 518,157.50 is: 801,286.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,070 : 518,157.50 = 518,157.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,070/518,157.50 = 518,157.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,070x = 518,157.50 × 518,157.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,070x = 268,487,194,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,487,194,806.25/335,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,286.88
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