Finding the Third Proportional to 354,642 and 532,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,642 and 532,317 is: 799,006.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,642 : 532,317 = 532,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,642/532,317 = 532,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,642x = 532,317 × 532,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,642x = 283,361,388,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,361,388,489/354,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,006.85
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