Finding the Third Proportional to 352,580 and 514,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,580 and 514,100 is: 749,613.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,580 : 514,100 = 514,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,580/514,100 = 514,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,580x = 514,100 × 514,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,580x = 264,298,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,298,810,000/352,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,613.73
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