Finding the Third Proportional to 328,646 and 529,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 328,646 and 529,111 is: 851,854.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
328,646 : 529,111 = 529,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
328,646/529,111 = 529,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
328,646x = 529,111 × 529,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
328,646x = 279,958,450,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,958,450,321/328,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,854.12
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