Finding the Third Proportional to 352,236 and 535,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,236 and 535,080 is: 812,837.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,236 : 535,080 = 535,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,236/535,080 = 535,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,236x = 535,080 × 535,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,236x = 286,310,606,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,310,606,400/352,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,837.43
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