Finding the Third Proportional to 335,444 and 507,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,444 and 507,494 is: 767,788.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,444 : 507,494 = 507,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,444/507,494 = 507,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,444x = 507,494 × 507,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,444x = 257,550,160,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,550,160,036/335,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,788.84
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