Finding the Third Proportional to 361,065 and 504,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,065 and 504,767 is: 705,661.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,065 : 504,767 = 504,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,065/504,767 = 504,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,065x = 504,767 × 504,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,065x = 254,789,724,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,789,724,289/361,065 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,661.65
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