Finding the Third Proportional to 348,568 and 521,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,568 and 521,464 is: 780,119.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,568 : 521,464 = 521,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,568/521,464 = 521,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,568x = 521,464 × 521,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,568x = 271,924,703,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,924,703,296/348,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,119.53
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