Finding the Third Proportional to 350,694 and 512,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,694 and 512,918 is: 750,183.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,694 : 512,918 = 512,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,694/512,918 = 512,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,694x = 512,918 × 512,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,694x = 263,084,874,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,084,874,724/350,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,183.56
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