Finding the Third Proportional to 349,130 and 533,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,130 and 533,848 is: 816,296.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,130 : 533,848 = 533,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,130/533,848 = 533,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,130x = 533,848 × 533,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,130x = 284,993,687,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,993,687,104/349,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,296.76
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