Finding the Third Proportional to 348,303 and 532,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,303 and 532,431 is: 813,897.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,303 : 532,431 = 532,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,303/532,431 = 532,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,303x = 532,431 × 532,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,303x = 283,482,769,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,482,769,761/348,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,897.01
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