Finding the Third Proportional to 358,346 and 518,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,346 and 518,003 is: 748,793.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,346 : 518,003 = 518,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,346/518,003 = 518,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,346x = 518,003 × 518,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,346x = 268,327,108,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,327,108,009/358,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,793.37
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