Finding the Third Proportional to 322,416 and 508,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,416 and 508,356 is: 801,529.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,416 : 508,356 = 508,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,416/508,356 = 508,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,416x = 508,356 × 508,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,416x = 258,425,822,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,425,822,736/322,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,529.15
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