Finding the Third Proportional to 354,908 and 536,598
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,908 and 536,598 is: 811,301.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,908 : 536,598 = 536,598 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,908/536,598 = 536,598/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,908x = 536,598 × 536,598 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,908x = 287,937,413,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,937,413,604/354,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 811,301.56
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