Finding the Third Proportional to 362,120 and 530,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,120 and 530,220 is: 776,353.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,120 : 530,220 = 530,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,120/530,220 = 530,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,120x = 530,220 × 530,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,120x = 281,133,248,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,133,248,400/362,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,353.83
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