Finding the Third Proportional to 352,572 and 514,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,572 and 514,094 is: 749,613.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,572 : 514,094 = 514,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,572/514,094 = 514,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,572x = 514,094 × 514,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,572x = 264,292,640,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,292,640,836/352,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,613.24
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