Finding the Third Proportional to 349,542 and 526,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,542 and 526,041 is: 791,662.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,542 : 526,041 = 526,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,542/526,041 = 526,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,542x = 526,041 × 526,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,542x = 276,719,133,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,719,133,681/349,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,662.04
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