Finding the Third Proportional to 349,034 and 533,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,034 and 533,699 is: 816,065.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,034 : 533,699 = 533,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,034/533,699 = 533,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,034x = 533,699 × 533,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,034x = 284,834,622,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,834,622,601/349,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,065.55
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