Finding the Third Proportional to 350,359 and 534,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,359 and 534,287 is: 814,771.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,359 : 534,287 = 534,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,359/534,287 = 534,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,359x = 534,287 × 534,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,359x = 285,462,598,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,462,598,369/350,359 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,771.70
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