Finding the Third Proportional to 391,677 and 528,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,677 and 528,468 is: 713,032.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,677 : 528,468 = 528,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,677/528,468 = 528,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,677x = 528,468 × 528,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,677x = 279,278,427,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,278,427,024/391,677 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,032.49
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