Finding the Third Proportional to 354,754 and 521,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,754 and 521,757 is: 767,377.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,754 : 521,757 = 521,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,754/521,757 = 521,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,754x = 521,757 × 521,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,754x = 272,230,367,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,230,367,049/354,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,377.86
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