Finding the Third Proportional to 352,611 and 521,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,611 and 521,505 is: 771,296.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,611 : 521,505 = 521,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,611/521,505 = 521,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,611x = 521,505 × 521,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,611x = 271,967,465,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,967,465,025/352,611 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,296.03
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