Finding the Third Proportional to 350,003 and 524,895
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,003 and 524,895 is: 787,178.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,003 : 524,895 = 524,895 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,003/524,895 = 524,895/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,003x = 524,895 × 524,895 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,003x = 275,514,761,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,514,761,025/350,003 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 787,178.28
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