Finding the Third Proportional to 349,074 and 533,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,074 and 533,763 is: 816,167.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,074 : 533,763 = 533,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,074/533,763 = 533,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,074x = 533,763 × 533,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,074x = 284,902,940,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,902,940,169/349,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,167.75
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