Finding the Third Proportional to 356,374 and 532,815
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,374 and 532,815 is: 796,612.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,374 : 532,815 = 532,815 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,374/532,815 = 532,815/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,374x = 532,815 × 532,815 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,374x = 283,891,824,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,891,824,225/356,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,612.05
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