Finding the Third Proportional to 348,326 and 521,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,326 and 521,138 is: 779,685.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,326 : 521,138 = 521,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,326/521,138 = 521,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,326x = 521,138 × 521,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,326x = 271,584,815,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,584,815,044/348,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,685.74
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