Finding the Third Proportional to 352,720 and 529,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,720 and 529,884 is: 796,033.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,720 : 529,884 = 529,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,720/529,884 = 529,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,720x = 529,884 × 529,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,720x = 280,777,053,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,777,053,456/352,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,033.83
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