Finding the Third Proportional to 350,679 and 501,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,679 and 501,435 is: 717,000.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,679 : 501,435 = 501,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,679/501,435 = 501,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,679x = 501,435 × 501,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,679x = 251,437,059,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,437,059,225/350,679 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,000.62
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