Finding the Third Proportional to 354,750 and 521,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,750 and 521,751 is: 767,368.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,750 : 521,751 = 521,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,750/521,751 = 521,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,750x = 521,751 × 521,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,750x = 272,224,106,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,224,106,001/354,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,368.87
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