Finding the Third Proportional to 346,648 and 532,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,648 and 532,588 is: 818,265.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,648 : 532,588 = 532,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,648/532,588 = 532,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,648x = 532,588 × 532,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,648x = 283,649,977,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,649,977,744/346,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,265.15
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