Finding the Third Proportional to 350,514 and 525,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,514 and 525,177 is: 786,875.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,514 : 525,177 = 525,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,514/525,177 = 525,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,514x = 525,177 × 525,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,514x = 275,810,881,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,810,881,329/350,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,875.51
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