Finding the Third Proportional to 350,588 and 501,345
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,588 and 501,345 is: 716,929.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,588 : 501,345 = 501,345 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,588/501,345 = 501,345/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,588x = 501,345 × 501,345 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,588x = 251,346,809,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,346,809,025/350,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,929.30
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