Finding the Third Proportional to 350,520 and 525,185
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,520 and 525,185 is: 786,886.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,520 : 525,185 = 525,185 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,520/525,185 = 525,185/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,520x = 525,185 × 525,185 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,520x = 275,819,284,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,819,284,225/350,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,886.01
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