Finding the Third Proportional to 348,765 and 525,714
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,765 and 525,714 is: 792,439.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,765 : 525,714 = 525,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,765/525,714 = 525,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,765x = 525,714 × 525,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,765x = 276,375,209,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,375,209,796/348,765 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,439.64
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