Finding the Third Proportional to 348,124 and 524,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,124 and 524,958 is: 791,617.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,124 : 524,958 = 524,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,124/524,958 = 524,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,124x = 524,958 × 524,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,124x = 275,580,901,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,580,901,764/348,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,617.07
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