Finding the Third Proportional to 350,989 and 513,320
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,989 and 513,320 is: 750,728.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,989 : 513,320 = 513,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,989/513,320 = 513,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,989x = 513,320 × 513,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,989x = 263,497,422,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,497,422,400/350,989 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,728.43
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