Finding the Third Proportional to 354,324 and 530,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,324 and 530,508 is: 794,297.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,324 : 530,508 = 530,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,324/530,508 = 530,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,324x = 530,508 × 530,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,324x = 281,438,738,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,438,738,064/354,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,297.70
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