Finding the Third Proportional to 300,346 and 533,918
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,346 and 533,918 is: 949,133.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,346 : 533,918 = 533,918 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,346/533,918 = 533,918/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,346x = 533,918 × 533,918 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,346x = 285,068,430,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,068,430,724/300,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 949,133.44
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