Finding the Third Proportional to 353,026 and 538,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 353,026 and 538,776 is: 822,261.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353,026 : 538,776 = 538,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353,026/538,776 = 538,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353,026x = 538,776 × 538,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353,026x = 290,279,578,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,279,578,176/353,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,261.19
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