Finding the Third Proportional to 350,911 and 501,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,911 and 501,816 is: 717,615.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,911 : 501,816 = 501,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,911/501,816 = 501,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,911x = 501,816 × 501,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,911x = 251,819,297,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,819,297,856/350,911 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,615.86
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