Finding the Third Proportional to 352,626 and 537,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,626 and 537,200 is: 818,385.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,626 : 537,200 = 537,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,626/537,200 = 537,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,626x = 537,200 × 537,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,626x = 288,583,840,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,583,840,000/352,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,385.03
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