Finding the Third Proportional to 352,062 and 529,785
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,062 and 529,785 is: 797,223.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,062 : 529,785 = 529,785 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,062/529,785 = 529,785/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,062x = 529,785 × 529,785 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,062x = 280,672,146,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,672,146,225/352,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,223.63
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