Finding the Third Proportional to 349,743 and 524,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,743 and 524,620 is: 786,938.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,743 : 524,620 = 524,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,743/524,620 = 524,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,743x = 524,620 × 524,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,743x = 275,226,144,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,226,144,400/349,743 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,938.25
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