Finding the Third Proportional to 528,072 and 703,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 528,072 and 703,908 is: 938,293.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
528,072 : 703,908 = 703,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
528,072/703,908 = 703,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
528,072x = 703,908 × 703,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
528,072x = 495,486,472,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,486,472,464/528,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,293.40
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