Finding the Third Proportional to 252,916 and 529,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,916 and 529,214 is: 1,107,353.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,916 : 529,214 = 529,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,916/529,214 = 529,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,916x = 529,214 × 529,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,916x = 280,067,457,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,067,457,796/252,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,107,353.66
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