Finding the Third Proportional to 323,122 and 536,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 323,122 and 536,659 is: 891,313.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
323,122 : 536,659 = 536,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
323,122/536,659 = 536,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
323,122x = 536,659 × 536,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
323,122x = 288,002,882,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,002,882,281/323,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,313.13
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