Finding the Third Proportional to 361,292 and 508,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,292 and 508,330 is: 715,209.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,292 : 508,330 = 508,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,292/508,330 = 508,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,292x = 508,330 × 508,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,292x = 258,399,388,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,399,388,900/361,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,209.27
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