Finding the Third Proportional to 349,677 and 528,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,677 and 528,687 is: 799,337.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,677 : 528,687 = 528,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,677/528,687 = 528,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,677x = 528,687 × 528,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,677x = 279,509,943,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,509,943,969/349,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,337.51
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