Finding the Third Proportional to 350,901 and 500,107.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,901 and 500,107.50 is: 712,758.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,901 : 500,107.50 = 500,107.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,901/500,107.50 = 500,107.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,901x = 500,107.50 × 500,107.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,901x = 250,107,511,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,107,511,556.25/350,901 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,758.05
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