Finding the Third Proportional to 344,852 and 535,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,852 and 535,210 is: 830,645.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,852 : 535,210 = 535,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,852/535,210 = 535,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,852x = 535,210 × 535,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,852x = 286,449,744,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,449,744,100/344,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,645.45
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