Finding the Third Proportional to 364,345 and 509,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,345 and 509,494 is: 712,467.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,345 : 509,494 = 509,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,345/509,494 = 509,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,345x = 509,494 × 509,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,345x = 259,584,136,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,584,136,036/364,345 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,467.95
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