Finding the Third Proportional to 336,867 and 506,667
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,867 and 506,667 is: 762,055.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,867 : 506,667 = 506,667 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,867/506,667 = 506,667/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,867x = 506,667 × 506,667 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,867x = 256,711,448,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,711,448,889/336,867 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,055.79
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