Finding the Third Proportional to 349,770 and 513,173
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,770 and 513,173 is: 752,913.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,770 : 513,173 = 513,173 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,770/513,173 = 513,173/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,770x = 513,173 × 513,173 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,770x = 263,346,527,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,346,527,929/349,770 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,913.42
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