Finding the Third Proportional to 361,373 and 529,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,373 and 529,099 is: 774,672.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,373 : 529,099 = 529,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,373/529,099 = 529,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,373x = 529,099 × 529,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,373x = 279,945,751,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,945,751,801/361,373 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,672.57
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