Finding the Third Proportional to 351,016 and 501,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,016 and 501,604 is: 716,795.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,016 : 501,604 = 501,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,016/501,604 = 501,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,016x = 501,604 × 501,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,016x = 251,606,572,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,606,572,816/351,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,795.17
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