Finding the Third Proportional to 350,686 and 501,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,686 and 501,444 is: 717,012.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,686 : 501,444 = 501,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,686/501,444 = 501,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,686x = 501,444 × 501,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,686x = 251,446,085,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,446,085,136/350,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,012.04
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