Finding the Third Proportional to 359,818 and 528,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,818 and 528,063 is: 774,976.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,818 : 528,063 = 528,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,818/528,063 = 528,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,818x = 528,063 × 528,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,818x = 278,850,531,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,850,531,969/359,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,976.60
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