Finding the Third Proportional to 352,781 and 529,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,781 and 529,966 is: 796,142.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,781 : 529,966 = 529,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,781/529,966 = 529,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,781x = 529,966 × 529,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,781x = 280,863,961,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,863,961,156/352,781 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,142.54
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