Finding the Third Proportional to 335,468 and 507,564
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,468 and 507,564 is: 767,945.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,468 : 507,564 = 507,564 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,468/507,564 = 507,564/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,468x = 507,564 × 507,564 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,468x = 257,621,214,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,621,214,096/335,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,945.72
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