Finding the Third Proportional to 328,644 and 529,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,644 and 529,108 is: 851,849.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,644 : 529,108 = 529,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,644/529,108 = 529,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,644x = 529,108 × 529,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,644x = 279,955,275,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,955,275,664/328,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,849.65
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