Finding the Third Proportional to 354,578 and 532,116
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,578 and 532,116 is: 798,547.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,578 : 532,116 = 532,116 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,578/532,116 = 532,116/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,578x = 532,116 × 532,116 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,578x = 283,147,437,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,147,437,456/354,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,547.67
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