Finding the Third Proportional to 335,898 and 507,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,898 and 507,087 is: 765,521.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,898 : 507,087 = 507,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,898/507,087 = 507,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,898x = 507,087 × 507,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,898x = 257,137,225,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,137,225,569/335,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 765,521.75
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