Finding the Third Proportional to 522,255 and 704,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,255 and 704,646 is: 950,734.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,255 : 704,646 = 704,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,255/704,646 = 704,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,255x = 704,646 × 704,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,255x = 496,525,985,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,525,985,316/522,255 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,734.77
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