Finding the Third Proportional to 508,232 and 677,551
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Solution
The third proportional to 508,232 and 677,551 is: 903,279.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
508,232 : 677,551 = 677,551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
508,232/677,551 = 677,551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
508,232x = 677,551 × 677,551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
508,232x = 459,075,357,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 459,075,357,601/508,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,279.13
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