Finding the Third Proportional to 356,728 and 522,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,728 and 522,293 is: 764,700.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,728 : 522,293 = 522,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,728/522,293 = 522,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,728x = 522,293 × 522,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,728x = 272,789,977,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,789,977,849/356,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,700.21
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