Finding the Third Proportional to 352,731 and 532,277
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,731 and 532,277 is: 803,214.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,731 : 532,277 = 532,277 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,731/532,277 = 532,277/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,731x = 532,277 × 532,277 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,731x = 283,318,804,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,318,804,729/352,731 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,214.93
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