Finding the Third Proportional to 356,912 and 523,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,912 and 523,452 is: 767,701.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,912 : 523,452 = 523,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,912/523,452 = 523,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,912x = 523,452 × 523,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,912x = 274,001,996,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,001,996,304/356,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,701.83
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