Finding the Third Proportional to 363,389 and 509,217
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,389 and 509,217 is: 713,565.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,389 : 509,217 = 509,217 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,389/509,217 = 509,217/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,389x = 509,217 × 509,217 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,389x = 259,301,953,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,301,953,089/363,389 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,565.77
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