Finding the Third Proportional to 337,060 and 507,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,060 and 507,726 is: 764,806.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,060 : 507,726 = 507,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,060/507,726 = 507,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,060x = 507,726 × 507,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,060x = 257,785,691,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,785,691,076/337,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,806.54
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