Finding the Third Proportional to 335,364 and 507,381
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,364 and 507,381 is: 767,630.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,364 : 507,381 = 507,381 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,364/507,381 = 507,381/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,364x = 507,381 × 507,381 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,364x = 257,435,479,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,435,479,161/335,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,630.04
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