Finding the Third Proportional to 356,817 and 525,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,817 and 525,369 is: 773,541.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,817 : 525,369 = 525,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,817/525,369 = 525,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,817x = 525,369 × 525,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,817x = 276,012,586,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,012,586,161/356,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,541.02
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