Finding the Third Proportional to 352,811 and 530,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,811 and 530,012 is: 796,213.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,811 : 530,012 = 530,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,811/530,012 = 530,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,811x = 530,012 × 530,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,811x = 280,912,720,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,912,720,144/352,811 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,213.04
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