Finding the Third Proportional to 351,072 and 529,089.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,072 and 529,089.75 is: 797,374.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,072 : 529,089.75 = 529,089.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,072/529,089.75 = 529,089.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,072x = 529,089.75 × 529,089.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,072x = 279,935,963,555.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,935,963,555.06/351,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,374.79
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