Finding the Third Proportional to 337,610 and 534,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,610 and 534,603 is: 846,539.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,610 : 534,603 = 534,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,610/534,603 = 534,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,610x = 534,603 × 534,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,610x = 285,800,367,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,800,367,609/337,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,539.99
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