Finding the Third Proportional to 319,366 and 500,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,366 and 500,991 is: 785,907.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,366 : 500,991 = 500,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,366/500,991 = 500,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,366x = 500,991 × 500,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,366x = 250,991,982,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,991,982,081/319,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 785,907.02
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