Finding the Third Proportional to 354,634 and 532,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,634 and 532,304 is: 798,985.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,634 : 532,304 = 532,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,634/532,304 = 532,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,634x = 532,304 × 532,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,634x = 283,347,548,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,347,548,416/354,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,985.85
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