Finding the Third Proportional to 358,908 and 522,783
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,908 and 522,783 is: 761,482.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,908 : 522,783 = 522,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,908/522,783 = 522,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,908x = 522,783 × 522,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,908x = 273,302,065,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 273,302,065,089/358,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,482.23
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