Finding the Third Proportional to 355,323 and 531,297
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,323 and 531,297 is: 794,422.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,323 : 531,297 = 531,297 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,323/531,297 = 531,297/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,323x = 531,297 × 531,297 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,323x = 282,276,502,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,276,502,209/355,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,422.26
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