Finding the Third Proportional to 350,595 and 501,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,595 and 501,306 is: 716,803.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,595 : 501,306 = 501,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,595/501,306 = 501,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,595x = 501,306 × 501,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,595x = 251,307,705,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,307,705,636/350,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,803.45
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