Finding the Third Proportional to 355,673 and 533,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,673 and 533,523 is: 800,304.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,673 : 533,523 = 533,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,673/533,523 = 533,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,673x = 533,523 × 533,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,673x = 284,646,791,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,646,791,529/355,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800,304.75
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