Finding the Third Proportional to 352,140 and 529,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,140 and 529,899 is: 797,390.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,140 : 529,899 = 529,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,140/529,899 = 529,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,140x = 529,899 × 529,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,140x = 280,792,950,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,792,950,201/352,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,390.10
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