Finding the Third Proportional to 359,832 and 528,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,832 and 528,072 is: 774,972.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,832 : 528,072 = 528,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,832/528,072 = 528,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,832x = 528,072 × 528,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,832x = 278,860,037,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,860,037,184/359,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,972.87
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