Finding the Third Proportional to 352,564 and 537,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,564 and 537,112 is: 818,260.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,564 : 537,112 = 537,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,564/537,112 = 537,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,564x = 537,112 × 537,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,564x = 288,489,300,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,489,300,544/352,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,260.80
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