Finding the Third Proportional to 358,824 and 487,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,824 and 487,527 is: 662,393.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,824 : 487,527 = 487,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,824/487,527 = 487,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,824x = 487,527 × 487,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,824x = 237,682,575,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,682,575,729/358,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 662,393.19
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