Finding the Third Proportional to 350,890 and 529,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,890 and 529,492 is: 799,001.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,890 : 529,492 = 529,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,890/529,492 = 529,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,890x = 529,492 × 529,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,890x = 280,361,778,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,361,778,064/350,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,001.90
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