Finding the Third Proportional to 390,418 and 530,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 390,418 and 530,328 is: 720,376.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
390,418 : 530,328 = 530,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
390,418/530,328 = 530,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
390,418x = 530,328 × 530,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
390,418x = 281,247,787,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,247,787,584/390,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,376.08
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