Finding the Third Proportional to 337,706 and 513,521
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,706 and 513,521 is: 780,868.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,706 : 513,521 = 513,521 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,706/513,521 = 513,521/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,706x = 513,521 × 513,521 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,706x = 263,703,817,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,703,817,441/337,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,868.03
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