Finding the Third Proportional to 361,283 and 508,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,283 and 508,317 is: 715,190.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,283 : 508,317 = 508,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,283/508,317 = 508,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,283x = 508,317 × 508,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,283x = 258,386,172,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,386,172,489/361,283 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,190.51
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