Finding the Third Proportional to 364,336 and 509,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,336 and 509,482 is: 712,451.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,336 : 509,482 = 509,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,336/509,482 = 509,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,336x = 509,482 × 509,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,336x = 259,571,908,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,571,908,324/364,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,451.99
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