Finding the Third Proportional to 352,838 and 530,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,838 and 530,054 is: 796,278.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,838 : 530,054 = 530,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,838/530,054 = 530,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,838x = 530,054 × 530,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,838x = 280,957,242,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,957,242,916/352,838 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,278.30
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