Finding the Third Proportional to 351,080 and 529,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,080 and 529,712 is: 799,233.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,080 : 529,712 = 529,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,080/529,712 = 529,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,080x = 529,712 × 529,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,080x = 280,594,802,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,594,802,944/351,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,233.23
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