Finding the Third Proportional to 332,296 and 522,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,296 and 522,252 is: 820,795.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,296 : 522,252 = 522,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,296/522,252 = 522,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,296x = 522,252 × 522,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,296x = 272,747,151,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,747,151,504/332,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,795.77
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