Finding the Third Proportional to 337,034 and 506,415
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,034 and 506,415 is: 760,920.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,034 : 506,415 = 506,415 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,034/506,415 = 506,415/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,034x = 506,415 × 506,415 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,034x = 256,456,152,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,456,152,225/337,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,920.71
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