Finding the Third Proportional to 391,284 and 524,109
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,284 and 524,109 is: 702,022.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,284 : 524,109 = 524,109 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,284/524,109 = 524,109/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,284x = 524,109 × 524,109 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,284x = 274,690,243,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,690,243,881/391,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,022.68
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