Finding the Third Proportional to 337,056 and 506,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,056 and 506,448 is: 760,970.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,056 : 506,448 = 506,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,056/506,448 = 506,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,056x = 506,448 × 506,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,056x = 256,489,576,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 256,489,576,704/337,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,970.21
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