Finding the Third Proportional to 350,238.94 and 512,866.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,238.94 and 512,866.69 is: 751,007.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,238.94 : 512,866.69 = 512,866.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,238.94/512,866.69 = 512,866.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,238.94x = 512,866.69 × 512,866.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,238.94x = 263,032,239,147.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,032,239,147.22/350,238.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,007.99
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