Finding the Third Proportional to 352,945 and 532,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,945 and 532,709 is: 804,031.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,945 : 532,709 = 532,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,945/532,709 = 532,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,945x = 532,709 × 532,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,945x = 283,778,878,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,778,878,681/352,945 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,031.45
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