Finding the Third Proportional to 359,748 and 527,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,748 and 527,958 is: 774,819.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,748 : 527,958 = 527,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,748/527,958 = 527,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,748x = 527,958 × 527,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,748x = 278,739,649,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,739,649,764/359,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,819.18
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