Finding the Third Proportional to 360,454 and 526,985
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,454 and 526,985 is: 770,453.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,454 : 526,985 = 526,985 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,454/526,985 = 526,985/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,454x = 526,985 × 526,985 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,454x = 277,713,190,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,713,190,225/360,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,453.90
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