Finding the Third Proportional to 355,230 and 527,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,230 and 527,433 is: 783,113.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,230 : 527,433 = 527,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,230/527,433 = 527,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,230x = 527,433 × 527,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,230x = 278,185,569,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,185,569,489/355,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,113.95
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