Finding the Third Proportional to 345,324 and 535,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,324 and 535,920 is: 831,712.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,324 : 535,920 = 535,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,324/535,920 = 535,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,324x = 535,920 × 535,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,324x = 287,210,246,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,210,246,400/345,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,712.38
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