Finding the Third Proportional to 252,918 and 529,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,918 and 529,215 is: 1,107,349.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,918 : 529,215 = 529,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,918/529,215 = 529,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,918x = 529,215 × 529,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,918x = 280,068,516,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,068,516,225/252,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,107,349.09
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