Finding the Third Proportional to 350,506 and 525,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,506 and 525,167 is: 786,863.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,506 : 525,167 = 525,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,506/525,167 = 525,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,506x = 525,167 × 525,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,506x = 275,800,377,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,800,377,889/350,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,863.50
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