Finding the Third Proportional to 350,478 and 532,647
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,478 and 532,647 is: 809,502.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,478 : 532,647 = 532,647 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,478/532,647 = 532,647/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,478x = 532,647 × 532,647 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,478x = 283,712,826,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,712,826,609/350,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 809,502.53
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