Finding the Third Proportional to 359,842 and 528,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,842 and 528,098 is: 775,027.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,842 : 528,098 = 528,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,842/528,098 = 528,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,842x = 528,098 × 528,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,842x = 278,887,497,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,887,497,604/359,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,027.64
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