Finding the Third Proportional to 345,528 and 533,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,528 and 533,052 is: 822,348.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,528 : 533,052 = 533,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,528/533,052 = 533,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,528x = 533,052 × 533,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,528x = 284,144,434,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,144,434,704/345,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,348.51
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