Finding the Third Proportional to 361,086 and 504,804
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,086 and 504,804 is: 705,724.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,086 : 504,804 = 504,804 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,086/504,804 = 504,804/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,086x = 504,804 × 504,804 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,086x = 254,827,078,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,827,078,416/361,086 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,724.06
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