Finding the Third Proportional to 354,930 and 530,991
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,930 and 530,991 is: 794,386.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,930 : 530,991 = 530,991 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,930/530,991 = 530,991/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,930x = 530,991 × 530,991 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,930x = 281,951,442,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,951,442,081/354,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,386.05
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