Finding the Third Proportional to 336,366 and 521,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,366 and 521,361 is: 808,099.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,366 : 521,361 = 521,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,366/521,361 = 521,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,366x = 521,361 × 521,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,366x = 271,817,292,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,817,292,321/336,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,099.79
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