Finding the Third Proportional to 351,002 and 513,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,002 and 513,339 is: 750,756.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,002 : 513,339 = 513,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,002/513,339 = 513,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,002x = 513,339 × 513,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,002x = 263,516,928,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,516,928,921/351,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,756.20
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