Finding the Third Proportional to 348,356 and 538,390
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,356 and 538,390 is: 832,090.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,356 : 538,390 = 538,390 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,356/538,390 = 538,390/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,356x = 538,390 × 538,390 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,356x = 289,863,792,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,863,792,100/348,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,090.71
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