Finding the Third Proportional to 350,133 and 509,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,133 and 509,889 is: 742,537.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,133 : 509,889 = 509,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,133/509,889 = 509,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,133x = 509,889 × 509,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,133x = 259,986,792,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,986,792,321/350,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,537.24
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