Finding the Third Proportional to 350,825 and 529,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,825 and 529,395 is: 798,857.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,825 : 529,395 = 529,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,825/529,395 = 529,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,825x = 529,395 × 529,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,825x = 280,259,066,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,259,066,025/350,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,857.17
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