Finding the Third Proportional to 522,264 and 704,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 522,264 and 704,661 is: 950,758.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
522,264 : 704,661 = 704,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
522,264/704,661 = 704,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
522,264x = 704,661 × 704,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
522,264x = 496,547,124,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 496,547,124,921/522,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,758.86
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