Finding the Third Proportional to 359,834 and 528,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,834 and 528,087 is: 775,012.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,834 : 528,087 = 528,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,834/528,087 = 528,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,834x = 528,087 × 528,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,834x = 278,875,879,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,875,879,569/359,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,012.59
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