Finding the Third Proportional to 356,918 and 538,401
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,918 and 538,401 is: 812,163.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,918 : 538,401 = 538,401 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,918/538,401 = 538,401/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,918x = 538,401 × 538,401 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,918x = 289,875,636,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,875,636,801/356,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,163.12
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