Finding the Third Proportional to 349,730 and 531,431
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,730 and 531,431 is: 807,534.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,730 : 531,431 = 531,431 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,730/531,431 = 531,431/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,730x = 531,431 × 531,431 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,730x = 282,418,907,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,418,907,761/349,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 807,534.12
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