Finding the Third Proportional to 529,634 and 680,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 529,634 and 680,036 is: 873,148.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
529,634 : 680,036 = 680,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
529,634/680,036 = 680,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
529,634x = 680,036 × 680,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
529,634x = 462,448,961,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,448,961,296/529,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,148.18
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