Finding the Third Proportional to 349,904 and 524,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,904 and 524,765 is: 787,011.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,904 : 524,765 = 524,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,904/524,765 = 524,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,904x = 524,765 × 524,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,904x = 275,378,305,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,378,305,225/349,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 787,011.02
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