Finding the Third Proportional to 391,678 and 528,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,678 and 528,465 is: 713,022.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,678 : 528,465 = 528,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,678/528,465 = 528,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,678x = 528,465 × 528,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,678x = 279,275,256,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,275,256,225/391,678 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,022.58
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