Finding the Third Proportional to 529,628 and 680,029
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,628 and 680,029 is: 873,140.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,628 : 680,029 = 680,029 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,628/680,029 = 680,029/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,628x = 680,029 × 680,029 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,628x = 462,439,440,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,439,440,841/529,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,140.09
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