Finding the Third Proportional to 343,594 and 535,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,594 and 535,015 is: 833,079.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,594 : 535,015 = 535,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,594/535,015 = 535,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,594x = 535,015 × 535,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,594x = 286,241,050,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,241,050,225/343,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,079.30
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