Finding the Third Proportional to 335,306 and 507,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,306 and 507,293 is: 767,496.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,306 : 507,293 = 507,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,306/507,293 = 507,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,306x = 507,293 × 507,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,306x = 257,346,187,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,346,187,849/335,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,496.52
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