Finding the Third Proportional to 360,930 and 504,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,930 and 504,586 is: 705,419.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,930 : 504,586 = 504,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,930/504,586 = 504,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,930x = 504,586 × 504,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,930x = 254,607,031,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,607,031,396/360,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,419.42
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