Finding the Third Proportional to 522,262 and 704,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,262 and 704,658 is: 950,754.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,262 : 704,658 = 704,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,262/704,658 = 704,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,262x = 704,658 × 704,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,262x = 496,542,896,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,542,896,964/522,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,754.40
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