Finding the Third Proportional to 337,615 and 534,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 337,615 and 534,611 is: 846,552.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
337,615 : 534,611 = 534,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
337,615/534,611 = 534,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
337,615x = 534,611 × 534,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
337,615x = 285,808,921,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,808,921,321/337,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,552.79
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