Finding the Third Proportional to 350,166 and 509,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,166 and 509,935 is: 742,601.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,166 : 509,935 = 509,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,166/509,935 = 509,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,166x = 509,935 × 509,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,166x = 260,033,704,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,033,704,225/350,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,601.24
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