Finding the Third Proportional to 361,074 and 504,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,074 and 504,780 is: 705,680.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,074 : 504,780 = 504,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,074/504,780 = 504,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,074x = 504,780 × 504,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,074x = 254,802,848,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,802,848,400/361,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,680.41
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