Finding the Third Proportional to 315,264 and 501,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,264 and 501,890 is: 798,992.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,264 : 501,890 = 501,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,264/501,890 = 501,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,264x = 501,890 × 501,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,264x = 251,893,572,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,893,572,100/315,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,992.50
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