Finding the Third Proportional to 388,366 and 524,707
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,366 and 524,707 is: 708,912.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,366 : 524,707 = 524,707 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,366/524,707 = 524,707/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,366x = 524,707 × 524,707 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,366x = 275,317,435,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,317,435,849/388,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,912.30
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