Finding the Third Proportional to 335,880 and 520,047
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,880 and 520,047 is: 805,194.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,880 : 520,047 = 520,047 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,880/520,047 = 520,047/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,880x = 520,047 × 520,047 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,880x = 270,448,882,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,448,882,209/335,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,194.96
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