Finding the Third Proportional to 354,422 and 534,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,422 and 534,172 is: 805,084.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,422 : 534,172 = 534,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,422/534,172 = 534,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,422x = 534,172 × 534,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,422x = 285,339,725,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,339,725,584/354,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,084.69
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