Finding the Third Proportional to 356,472 and 518,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,472 and 518,656 is: 754,628.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,472 : 518,656 = 518,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,472/518,656 = 518,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,472x = 518,656 × 518,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,472x = 269,004,046,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,004,046,336/356,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 754,628.82
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