Finding the Third Proportional to 351,096 and 529,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,096 and 529,743 is: 799,290.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,096 : 529,743 = 529,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,096/529,743 = 529,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,096x = 529,743 × 529,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,096x = 280,627,646,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,627,646,049/351,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,290.35
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