Finding the Third Proportional to 353,478 and 535,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 353,478 and 535,363 is: 810,838.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353,478 : 535,363 = 535,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353,478/535,363 = 535,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353,478x = 535,363 × 535,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353,478x = 286,613,541,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,613,541,769/353,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,838.42
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