Finding the Third Proportional to 349,636 and 534,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,636 and 534,630 is: 817,505.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,636 : 534,630 = 534,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,636/534,630 = 534,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,636x = 534,630 × 534,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,636x = 285,829,236,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,829,236,900/349,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,505.17
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