Finding the Third Proportional to 403,326 and 532,386
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Solution
The third proportional to 403,326 and 532,386 is: 702,743.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
403,326 : 532,386 = 532,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
403,326/532,386 = 532,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
403,326x = 532,386 × 532,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
403,326x = 283,434,852,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,434,852,996/403,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,743.82
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