Finding the Third Proportional to 384,114 and 509,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 384,114 and 509,706 is: 676,362.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384,114 : 509,706 = 509,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384,114/509,706 = 509,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384,114x = 509,706 × 509,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384,114x = 259,800,206,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,800,206,436/384,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,362.24
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