Finding the Third Proportional to 356,023 and 534,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,023 and 534,105 is: 801,263.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,023 : 534,105 = 534,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,023/534,105 = 534,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,023x = 534,105 × 534,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,023x = 285,268,151,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,268,151,025/356,023 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,263.26
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