Finding the Third Proportional to 348,322 and 521,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,322 and 521,132 is: 779,676.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,322 : 521,132 = 521,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,322/521,132 = 521,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,322x = 521,132 × 521,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,322x = 271,578,561,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,578,561,424/348,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,676.74
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