Finding the Third Proportional to 352,837 and 530,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,837 and 530,052 is: 796,274.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,837 : 530,052 = 530,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,837/530,052 = 530,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,837x = 530,052 × 530,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,837x = 280,955,122,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,955,122,704/352,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,274.55
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