Finding the Third Proportional to 344,817 and 535,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,817 and 535,158 is: 830,568.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,817 : 535,158 = 535,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,817/535,158 = 535,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,817x = 535,158 × 535,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,817x = 286,394,084,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,394,084,964/344,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,568.34
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