Finding the Third Proportional to 352,574 and 529,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,574 and 529,638 is: 795,624.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,574 : 529,638 = 529,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,574/529,638 = 529,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,574x = 529,638 × 529,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,574x = 280,516,411,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,516,411,044/352,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 795,624.21
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