Finding the Third Proportional to 336,827 and 508,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,827 and 508,730 is: 768,365.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,827 : 508,730 = 508,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,827/508,730 = 508,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,827x = 508,730 × 508,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,827x = 258,806,212,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,806,212,900/336,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768,365.40
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