Finding the Third Proportional to 352,772 and 532,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,772 and 532,439 is: 803,610.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,772 : 532,439 = 532,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,772/532,439 = 532,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,772x = 532,439 × 532,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,772x = 283,491,288,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,491,288,721/352,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,610.52
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