Finding the Third Proportional to 353,822 and 529,437
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Solution
The third proportional to 353,822 and 529,437 is: 792,216.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353,822 : 529,437 = 529,437 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353,822/529,437 = 529,437/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353,822x = 529,437 × 529,437 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353,822x = 280,303,536,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,303,536,969/353,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,216.25
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