Finding the Third Proportional to 314,574 and 500,364
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,574 and 500,364 is: 795,883.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,574 : 500,364 = 500,364 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,574/500,364 = 500,364/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,574x = 500,364 × 500,364 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,574x = 250,364,132,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,364,132,496/314,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 795,883.11
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