Finding the Third Proportional to 356,638 and 529,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,638 and 529,064 is: 784,853.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,638 : 529,064 = 529,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,638/529,064 = 529,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,638x = 529,064 × 529,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,638x = 279,908,716,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,908,716,096/356,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,853.87
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