Finding the Third Proportional to 351,098 and 529,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,098 and 529,749 is: 799,303.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,098 : 529,749 = 529,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,098/529,749 = 529,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,098x = 529,749 × 529,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,098x = 280,634,003,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,634,003,001/351,098 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,303.91
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