Finding the Third Proportional to 349,998 and 524,889
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,998 and 524,889 is: 787,171.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,998 : 524,889 = 524,889 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,998/524,889 = 524,889/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,998x = 524,889 × 524,889 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,998x = 275,508,462,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,508,462,321/349,998 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 787,171.53
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