Finding the Third Proportional to 350,172 and 509,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,172 and 509,952 is: 742,638.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,172 : 509,952 = 509,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,172/509,952 = 509,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,172x = 509,952 × 509,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,172x = 260,051,042,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,051,042,304/350,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,638.02
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