Finding the Third Proportional to 354,704 and 535,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,704 and 535,728 is: 809,138.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,704 : 535,728 = 535,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,704/535,728 = 535,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,704x = 535,728 × 535,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,704x = 287,004,489,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,004,489,984/354,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 809,138.01
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