Finding the Third Proportional to 354,638 and 530,702
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,638 and 530,702 is: 794,174.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,638 : 530,702 = 530,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,638/530,702 = 530,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,638x = 530,702 × 530,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,638x = 281,644,612,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,644,612,804/354,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,174.94
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