Finding the Third Proportional to 522,236 and 704,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,236 and 704,624 is: 950,709.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,236 : 704,624 = 704,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,236/704,624 = 704,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,236x = 704,624 × 704,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,236x = 496,494,981,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,494,981,376/522,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,709.99
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