Finding the Third Proportional to 357,553 and 530,145
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,553 and 530,145 is: 786,047.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,553 : 530,145 = 530,145 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,553/530,145 = 530,145/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,553x = 530,145 × 530,145 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,553x = 281,053,721,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,053,721,025/357,553 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,047.72
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