Finding the Third Proportional to 387,346 and 528,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,346 and 528,076 is: 719,935.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,346 : 528,076 = 528,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,346/528,076 = 528,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,346x = 528,076 × 528,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,346x = 278,864,261,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,864,261,776/387,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,935.82
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