Finding the Third Proportional to 336,404 and 506,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,404 and 506,010 is: 761,126.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,404 : 506,010 = 506,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,404/506,010 = 506,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,404x = 506,010 × 506,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,404x = 256,046,120,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,046,120,100/336,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,126.86
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