Finding the Third Proportional to 328,640 and 529,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,640 and 529,102 is: 851,840.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,640 : 529,102 = 529,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,640/529,102 = 529,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,640x = 529,102 × 529,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,640x = 279,948,926,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,948,926,404/328,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,840.70
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