Finding the Third Proportional to 350,127 and 509,881.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,127 and 509,881.50 is: 742,528.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,127 : 509,881.50 = 509,881.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,127/509,881.50 = 509,881.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,127x = 509,881.50 × 509,881.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,127x = 259,979,144,042.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,979,144,042.25/350,127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,528.12
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