Finding the Third Proportional to 352,724 and 529,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,724 and 529,890 is: 796,042.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,724 : 529,890 = 529,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,724/529,890 = 529,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,724x = 529,890 × 529,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,724x = 280,783,412,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,783,412,100/352,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,042.83
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