Finding the Third Proportional to 349,280 and 525,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,280 and 525,960 is: 792,011.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,280 : 525,960 = 525,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,280/525,960 = 525,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,280x = 525,960 × 525,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,280x = 276,633,921,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,633,921,600/349,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,011.91
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