Finding the Third Proportional to 335,896 and 520,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,896 and 520,070 is: 805,227.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,896 : 520,070 = 520,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,896/520,070 = 520,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,896x = 520,070 × 520,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,896x = 270,472,804,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 270,472,804,900/335,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,227.82
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