Finding the Third Proportional to 351,056 and 529,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,056 and 529,686 is: 799,209.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,056 : 529,686 = 529,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,056/529,686 = 529,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,056x = 529,686 × 529,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,056x = 280,567,258,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,567,258,596/351,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,209.41
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