Finding the Third Proportional to 343,332 and 530,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,332 and 530,568 is: 819,913.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,332 : 530,568 = 530,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,332/530,568 = 530,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,332x = 530,568 × 530,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,332x = 281,502,402,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,502,402,624/343,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819,913.09
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