Finding the Third Proportional to 356,220 and 510,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,220 and 510,264 is: 730,922.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,220 : 510,264 = 510,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,220/510,264 = 510,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,220x = 510,264 × 510,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,220x = 260,369,349,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,369,349,696/356,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,922.88
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