Finding the Third Proportional to 350,854 and 513,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,854 and 513,158 is: 750,543.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,854 : 513,158 = 513,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,854/513,158 = 513,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,854x = 513,158 × 513,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,854x = 263,331,132,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,331,132,964/350,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,543.34
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