Finding the Third Proportional to 388,440 and 524,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,440 and 524,808 is: 709,050.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,440 : 524,808 = 524,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,440/524,808 = 524,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,440x = 524,808 × 524,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,440x = 275,423,436,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,423,436,864/388,440 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,050.14
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