Finding the Third Proportional to 349,747 and 524,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,747 and 524,626 is: 786,947.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,747 : 524,626 = 524,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,747/524,626 = 524,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,747x = 524,626 × 524,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,747x = 275,232,439,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,232,439,876/349,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,947.25
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