Finding the Third Proportional to 319,232 and 532,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,232 and 532,054 is: 886,757.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,232 : 532,054 = 532,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,232/532,054 = 532,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,232x = 532,054 × 532,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,232x = 283,081,458,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,081,458,916/319,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,757.78
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