Finding the Third Proportional to 358,624 and 527,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,624 and 527,552 is: 776,052.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,624 : 527,552 = 527,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,624/527,552 = 527,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,624x = 527,552 × 527,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,624x = 278,311,112,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,311,112,704/358,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,052.67
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