Finding the Third Proportional to 362,369 and 532,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,369 and 532,897 is: 783,674.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,369 : 532,897 = 532,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,369/532,897 = 532,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,369x = 532,897 × 532,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,369x = 283,979,212,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,979,212,609/362,369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,674.13
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