Finding the Third Proportional to 361,018 and 529,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,018 and 529,211 is: 775,762.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,018 : 529,211 = 529,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,018/529,211 = 529,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,018x = 529,211 × 529,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,018x = 280,064,282,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,064,282,521/361,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,762.66
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