Finding the Third Proportional to 354,530 and 532,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,530 and 532,052 is: 798,463.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,530 : 532,052 = 532,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,530/532,052 = 532,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,530x = 532,052 × 532,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,530x = 283,079,330,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,079,330,704/354,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,463.69
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