Finding the Third Proportional to 350,688 and 512,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,688 and 512,907 is: 750,164.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,688 : 512,907 = 512,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,688/512,907 = 512,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,688x = 512,907 × 512,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,688x = 263,073,590,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,073,590,649/350,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,164.22
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