Finding the Third Proportional to 349,622 and 524,241
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,622 and 524,241 is: 786,073.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,622 : 524,241 = 524,241 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,622/524,241 = 524,241/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,622x = 524,241 × 524,241 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,622x = 274,828,626,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,828,626,081/349,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,073.61
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