Finding the Third Proportional to 345,524 and 533,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,524 and 533,062 is: 822,388.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,524 : 533,062 = 533,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,524/533,062 = 533,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,524x = 533,062 × 533,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,524x = 284,155,095,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,155,095,844/345,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,388.88
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