Finding the Third Proportional to 357,648 and 530,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,648 and 530,288 is: 786,262.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,648 : 530,288 = 530,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,648/530,288 = 530,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,648x = 530,288 × 530,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,648x = 281,205,362,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,205,362,944/357,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,262.93
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