Finding the Third Proportional to 360,964 and 529,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,964 and 529,134 is: 775,652.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,964 : 529,134 = 529,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,964/529,134 = 529,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,964x = 529,134 × 529,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,964x = 279,982,789,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,982,789,956/360,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,652.95
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