Finding the Third Proportional to 351,043 and 501,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,043 and 501,625 is: 716,800.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,043 : 501,625 = 501,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,043/501,625 = 501,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,043x = 501,625 × 501,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,043x = 251,627,640,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,627,640,625/351,043 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,800.05
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