Finding the Third Proportional to 351,112 and 529,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,112 and 529,766 is: 799,323.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,112 : 529,766 = 529,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,112/529,766 = 529,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,112x = 529,766 × 529,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,112x = 280,652,014,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,652,014,756/351,112 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,323.33
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