Finding the Third Proportional to 387,329 and 528,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,329 and 528,052 is: 719,901.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,329 : 528,052 = 528,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,329/528,052 = 528,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,329x = 528,052 × 528,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,329x = 278,838,914,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,838,914,704/387,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,901.98
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