Finding the Third Proportional to 391,682 and 528,472
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,682 and 528,472 is: 713,034.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,682 : 528,472 = 528,472 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,682/528,472 = 528,472/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,682x = 528,472 × 528,472 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,682x = 279,282,654,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,282,654,784/391,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,034.18
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