Finding the Third Proportional to 353,022 and 538,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 353,022 and 538,770 is: 822,252.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353,022 : 538,770 = 538,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353,022/538,770 = 538,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353,022x = 538,770 × 538,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353,022x = 290,273,112,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,273,112,900/353,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,252.19
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