Finding the Third Proportional to 350,362 and 534,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,362 and 534,292 is: 814,779.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,362 : 534,292 = 534,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,362/534,292 = 534,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,362x = 534,292 × 534,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,362x = 285,467,941,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,467,941,264/350,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,779.97
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