Finding the Third Proportional to 391,654 and 528,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,654 and 528,426 is: 712,961.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,654 : 528,426 = 528,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,654/528,426 = 528,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,654x = 528,426 × 528,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,654x = 279,234,037,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,234,037,476/391,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,961.03
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