Finding the Third Proportional to 336,762 and 533,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,762 and 533,152 is: 844,071.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,762 : 533,152 = 533,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,762/533,152 = 533,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,762x = 533,152 × 533,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,762x = 284,251,055,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,251,055,104/336,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844,071.05
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