Finding the Third Proportional to 344,822 and 535,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,822 and 535,164 is: 830,574.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,822 : 535,164 = 535,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,822/535,164 = 535,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,822x = 535,164 × 535,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,822x = 286,400,506,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,400,506,896/344,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,574.93
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