Finding the Third Proportional to 328,619 and 529,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,619 and 529,073 is: 851,801.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,619 : 529,073 = 529,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,619/529,073 = 529,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,619x = 529,073 × 529,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,619x = 279,918,239,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,918,239,329/328,619 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,801.75
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