Finding the Third Proportional to 396,004 and 525,106
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Solution
The third proportional to 396,004 and 525,106 is: 696,296.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
396,004 : 525,106 = 525,106 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
396,004/525,106 = 525,106/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
396,004x = 525,106 × 525,106 - Step 4: Simplify right side
396,004x = 275,736,311,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,736,311,236/396,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,296.78
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