Finding the Third Proportional to 337,404 and 509,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,404 and 509,592 is: 769,653.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,404 : 509,592 = 509,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,404/509,592 = 509,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,404x = 509,592 × 509,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,404x = 259,684,006,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,684,006,464/337,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 769,653.02
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