Finding the Third Proportional to 359,802 and 528,038
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,802 and 528,038 is: 774,937.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,802 : 528,038 = 528,038 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,802/528,038 = 528,038/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,802x = 528,038 × 528,038 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,802x = 278,824,129,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,824,129,444/359,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,937.69
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