Finding the Third Proportional to 350,937 and 524,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,937 and 524,062 is: 782,593.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,937 : 524,062 = 524,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,937/524,062 = 524,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,937x = 524,062 × 524,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,937x = 274,640,979,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,640,979,844/350,937 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,593.40
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