Finding the Third Proportional to 360,943 and 504,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,943 and 504,651 is: 705,575.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,943 : 504,651 = 504,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,943/504,651 = 504,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,943x = 504,651 × 504,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,943x = 254,672,631,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,672,631,801/360,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,575.76
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