Finding the Third Proportional to 337,342 and 526,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,342 and 526,750 is: 822,505.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,342 : 526,750 = 526,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,342/526,750 = 526,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,342x = 526,750 × 526,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,342x = 277,465,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,465,562,500/337,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,505.24
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