Finding the Third Proportional to 360,563 and 522,241
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,563 and 522,241 is: 756,416.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,563 : 522,241 = 522,241 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,563/522,241 = 522,241/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,563x = 522,241 × 522,241 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,563x = 272,735,662,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,735,662,081/360,563 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,416.11
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