Finding the Third Proportional to 336,916 and 504,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,916 and 504,852 is: 756,495.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,916 : 504,852 = 504,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,916/504,852 = 504,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,916x = 504,852 × 504,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,916x = 254,875,541,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,875,541,904/336,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,495.81
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