Finding the Third Proportional to 354,652 and 531,972
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,652 and 531,972 is: 797,949.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,652 : 531,972 = 531,972 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,652/531,972 = 531,972/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,652x = 531,972 × 531,972 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,652x = 282,994,208,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,994,208,784/354,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,949.00
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