Finding the Third Proportional to 346,319 and 531,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,319 and 531,960 is: 817,112.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,319 : 531,960 = 531,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,319/531,960 = 531,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,319x = 531,960 × 531,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,319x = 282,981,441,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,981,441,600/346,319 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,112.09
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