Finding the Third Proportional to 350,779 and 513,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,779 and 513,046 is: 750,376.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,779 : 513,046 = 513,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,779/513,046 = 513,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,779x = 513,046 × 513,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,779x = 263,216,198,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,216,198,116/350,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,376.16
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