Finding the Third Proportional to 361,064 and 504,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,064 and 504,768 is: 705,666.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,064 : 504,768 = 504,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,064/504,768 = 504,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,064x = 504,768 × 504,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,064x = 254,790,733,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,790,733,824/361,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,666.40
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