Finding the Third Proportional to 354,882 and 536,001
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,882 and 536,001 is: 809,556.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,882 : 536,001 = 536,001 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,882/536,001 = 536,001/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,882x = 536,001 × 536,001 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,882x = 287,297,072,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,297,072,001/354,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 809,556.62
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