Finding the Third Proportional to 351,192 and 501,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,192 and 501,884 is: 717,236.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,192 : 501,884 = 501,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,192/501,884 = 501,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,192x = 501,884 × 501,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,192x = 251,887,549,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,887,549,456/351,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 717,236.01
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