Finding the Third Proportional to 362,122 and 532,083
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,122 and 532,083 is: 781,814.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,122 : 532,083 = 532,083 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,122/532,083 = 532,083/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,122x = 532,083 × 532,083 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,122x = 283,112,318,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,112,318,889/362,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,814.74
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