Finding the Third Proportional to 350,218 and 535,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,218 and 535,494 is: 818,786.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,218 : 535,494 = 535,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,218/535,494 = 535,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,218x = 535,494 × 535,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,218x = 286,753,824,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,753,824,036/350,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,786.65
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