Finding the Third Proportional to 328,608 and 529,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,608 and 529,056 is: 851,775.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,608 : 529,056 = 529,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,608/529,056 = 529,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,608x = 529,056 × 529,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,608x = 279,900,251,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,900,251,136/328,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,775.52
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