Finding the Third Proportional to 370,872 and 529,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,872 and 529,848 is: 756,969.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,872 : 529,848 = 529,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,872/529,848 = 529,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,872x = 529,848 × 529,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,872x = 280,738,903,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,738,903,104/370,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 756,969.80
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