Finding the Third Proportional to 348,120 and 524,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,120 and 524,952 is: 791,608.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,120 : 524,952 = 524,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,120/524,952 = 524,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,120x = 524,952 × 524,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,120x = 275,574,602,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,574,602,304/348,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,608.07
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