Finding the Third Proportional to 354,906 and 536,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,906 and 536,595 is: 811,297.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,906 : 536,595 = 536,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,906/536,595 = 536,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,906x = 536,595 × 536,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,906x = 287,934,194,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,934,194,025/354,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 811,297.06
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