Finding the Third Proportional to 351,918 and 527,445
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,918 and 527,445 is: 790,520.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,918 : 527,445 = 527,445 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,918/527,445 = 527,445/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,918x = 527,445 × 527,445 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,918x = 278,198,228,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,198,228,025/351,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,520.03
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