Finding the Third Proportional to 357,675 and 501,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,675 and 501,354 is: 702,749.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,675 : 501,354 = 501,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,675/501,354 = 501,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,675x = 501,354 × 501,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,675x = 251,355,833,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,355,833,316/357,675 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,749.24
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