Finding the Third Proportional to 391,692 and 528,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 391,692 and 528,486 is: 713,053.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
391,692 : 528,486 = 528,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
391,692/528,486 = 528,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
391,692x = 528,486 × 528,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
391,692x = 279,297,452,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,297,452,196/391,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 713,053.76
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