Finding the Third Proportional to 319,564 and 508,735
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,564 and 508,735 is: 809,888.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,564 : 508,735 = 508,735 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,564/508,735 = 508,735/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,564x = 508,735 × 508,735 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,564x = 258,811,300,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,811,300,225/319,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 809,888.79
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