Finding the Third Proportional to 387,343 and 528,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,343 and 528,073 is: 719,933.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,343 : 528,073 = 528,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,343/528,073 = 528,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,343x = 528,073 × 528,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,343x = 278,861,093,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,861,093,329/387,343 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,933.22
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