Finding the Third Proportional to 391,281 and 524,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,281 and 524,106 is: 702,020.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,281 : 524,106 = 524,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,281/524,106 = 524,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,281x = 524,106 × 524,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,281x = 274,687,099,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,687,099,236/391,281 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,020.03
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