Finding the Third Proportional to 350,018 and 524,913
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,018 and 524,913 is: 787,198.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,018 : 524,913 = 524,913 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,018/524,913 = 524,913/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,018x = 524,913 × 524,913 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,018x = 275,533,657,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,533,657,569/350,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 787,198.54
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