Finding the Third Proportional to 337,304 and 512,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,304 and 512,863 is: 779,796.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,304 : 512,863 = 512,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,304/512,863 = 512,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,304x = 512,863 × 512,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,304x = 263,028,456,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,028,456,769/337,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,796.44
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