Finding the Third Proportional to 361,063 and 504,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,063 and 504,764 is: 705,657.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,063 : 504,764 = 504,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,063/504,764 = 504,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,063x = 504,764 × 504,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,063x = 254,786,695,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,786,695,696/361,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,657.17
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