Finding the Third Proportional to 355,584 and 532,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,584 and 532,368 is: 797,042.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,584 : 532,368 = 532,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,584/532,368 = 532,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,584x = 532,368 × 532,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,584x = 283,415,687,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,415,687,424/355,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,042.86
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