Finding the Third Proportional to 351,068 and 514,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,068 and 514,105 is: 752,856.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,068 : 514,105 = 514,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,068/514,105 = 514,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,068x = 514,105 × 514,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,068x = 264,303,951,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,303,951,025/351,068 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,856.86
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