Finding the Third Proportional to 358,241 and 522,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,241 and 522,595 is: 762,351.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,241 : 522,595 = 522,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,241/522,595 = 522,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,241x = 522,595 × 522,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,241x = 273,105,534,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 273,105,534,025/358,241 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,351.42
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