Finding the Third Proportional to 350,920.50 and 500,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,920.50 and 500,136 is: 712,799.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,920.50 : 500,136 = 500,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,920.50/500,136 = 500,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,920.50x = 500,136 × 500,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,920.50x = 250,136,018,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,136,018,496/350,920.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,799.68
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