Finding the Third Proportional to 336,406 and 506,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,406 and 506,013 is: 761,131.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,406 : 506,013 = 506,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,406/506,013 = 506,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,406x = 506,013 × 506,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,406x = 256,049,156,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,049,156,169/336,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,131.36
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