Finding the Third Proportional to 344,764 and 532,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,764 and 532,362 is: 822,038.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,764 : 532,362 = 532,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,764/532,362 = 532,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,764x = 532,362 × 532,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,764x = 283,409,299,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,409,299,044/344,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,038.55
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