Finding the Third Proportional to 332,138 and 528,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,138 and 528,749 is: 841,745.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,138 : 528,749 = 528,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,138/528,749 = 528,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,138x = 528,749 × 528,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,138x = 279,575,505,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,575,505,001/332,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,745.01
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