Finding the Third Proportional to 335,472 and 507,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,472 and 507,570 is: 767,954.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,472 : 507,570 = 507,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,472/507,570 = 507,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,472x = 507,570 × 507,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,472x = 257,627,304,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,627,304,900/335,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,954.72
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