Finding the Third Proportional to 349,767 and 524,657
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,767 and 524,657 is: 786,995.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,767 : 524,657 = 524,657 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,767/524,657 = 524,657/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,767x = 524,657 × 524,657 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,767x = 275,264,967,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,264,967,649/349,767 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,995.25
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