Finding the Third Proportional to 319,322 and 532,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,322 and 532,180 is: 886,927.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,322 : 532,180 = 532,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,322/532,180 = 532,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,322x = 532,180 × 532,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,322x = 283,215,552,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,215,552,400/319,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 886,927.78
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