Finding the Third Proportional to 356,296 and 534,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,296 and 534,908 is: 803,058.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,296 : 534,908 = 534,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,296/534,908 = 534,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,296x = 534,908 × 534,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,296x = 286,126,568,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,126,568,464/356,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,058.60
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