Finding the Third Proportional to 335,855 and 503,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,855 and 503,575 is: 755,051.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,855 : 503,575 = 503,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,855/503,575 = 503,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,855x = 503,575 × 503,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,855x = 253,587,780,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,587,780,625/335,855 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,051.38
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