Finding the Third Proportional to 363,898 and 535,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,898 and 535,443 is: 787,855.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,898 : 535,443 = 535,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,898/535,443 = 535,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,898x = 535,443 × 535,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,898x = 286,699,206,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,699,206,249/363,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 787,855.95
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