Finding the Third Proportional to 351,144 and 529,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,144 and 529,772 is: 799,268.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,144 : 529,772 = 529,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,144/529,772 = 529,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,144x = 529,772 × 529,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,144x = 280,658,371,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,658,371,984/351,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,268.60
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