Finding the Third Proportional to 319,374 and 532,259
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,374 and 532,259 is: 887,046.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,374 : 532,259 = 532,259 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,374/532,259 = 532,259/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,374x = 532,259 × 532,259 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,374x = 283,299,643,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,299,643,081/319,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887,046.67
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