Finding the Third Proportional to 252,918 and 529,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,918 and 529,218 is: 1,107,361.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,918 : 529,218 = 529,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,918/529,218 = 529,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,918x = 529,218 × 529,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,918x = 280,071,691,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,071,691,524/252,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,107,361.64
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