Finding the Third Proportional to 350,205 and 535,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,205 and 535,473 is: 818,752.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,205 : 535,473 = 535,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,205/535,473 = 535,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,205x = 535,473 × 535,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,205x = 286,731,333,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,731,333,729/350,205 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,752.83
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