Finding the Third Proportional to 349,261 and 533,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,261 and 533,915 is: 816,195.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,261 : 533,915 = 533,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,261/533,915 = 533,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,261x = 533,915 × 533,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,261x = 285,065,227,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,065,227,225/349,261 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,195.42
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