Finding the Third Proportional to 360,564 and 522,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,564 and 522,254 is: 756,451.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,564 : 522,254 = 522,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,564/522,254 = 522,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,564x = 522,254 × 522,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,564x = 272,749,240,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,749,240,516/360,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,451.67
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