Finding the Third Proportional to 332,352 and 512,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,352 and 512,352 is: 789,839.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,352 : 512,352 = 512,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,352/512,352 = 512,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,352x = 512,352 × 512,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,352x = 262,504,571,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 262,504,571,904/332,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,839.00
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