Finding the Third Proportional to 362,210 and 532,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,210 and 532,213 is: 782,006.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,210 : 532,213 = 532,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,210/532,213 = 532,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,210x = 532,213 × 532,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,210x = 283,250,677,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,250,677,369/362,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,006.78
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