Finding the Third Proportional to 350,891 and 532,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,891 and 532,904 is: 809,330.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,891 : 532,904 = 532,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,891/532,904 = 532,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,891x = 532,904 × 532,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,891x = 283,986,673,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,986,673,216/350,891 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 809,330.17
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