Finding the Third Proportional to 354,420 and 534,169
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,420 and 534,169 is: 805,080.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,420 : 534,169 = 534,169 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,420/534,169 = 534,169/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,420x = 534,169 × 534,169 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,420x = 285,336,520,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,336,520,561/354,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,080.19
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