Finding the Third Proportional to 361,206 and 531,335
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,206 and 531,335 is: 781,595.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,206 : 531,335 = 531,335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,206/531,335 = 531,335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,206x = 531,335 × 531,335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,206x = 282,316,882,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,316,882,225/361,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,595.22
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