Finding the Third Proportional to 347,458 and 522,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,458 and 522,022 is: 784,287.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,458 : 522,022 = 522,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,458/522,022 = 522,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,458x = 522,022 × 522,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,458x = 272,506,968,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,506,968,484/347,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,287.51
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