Finding the Third Proportional to 354,766 and 535,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,766 and 535,836 is: 809,322.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,766 : 535,836 = 535,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,766/535,836 = 535,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,766x = 535,836 × 535,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,766x = 287,120,218,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,120,218,896/354,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 809,322.82
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