Finding the Third Proportional to 349,132 and 533,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,132 and 533,851 is: 816,301.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,132 : 533,851 = 533,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,132/533,851 = 533,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,132x = 533,851 × 533,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,132x = 284,996,890,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,996,890,201/349,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,301.26
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