Finding the Third Proportional to 328,626 and 529,082
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,626 and 529,082 is: 851,812.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,626 : 529,082 = 529,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,626/529,082 = 529,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,626x = 529,082 × 529,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,626x = 279,927,762,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,927,762,724/328,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,812.59
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