Finding the Third Proportional to 318,976 and 513,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 318,976 and 513,941 is: 828,072.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
318,976 : 513,941 = 513,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
318,976/513,941 = 513,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
318,976x = 513,941 × 513,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
318,976x = 264,135,351,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,135,351,481/318,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,072.81
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