Finding the Third Proportional to 356,019 and 534,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,019 and 534,099 is: 801,254.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,019 : 534,099 = 534,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,019/534,099 = 534,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,019x = 534,099 × 534,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,019x = 285,261,741,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,261,741,801/356,019 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,254.26
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