Finding the Third Proportional to 364,014 and 534,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,014 and 534,114 is: 783,699.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,014 : 534,114 = 534,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,014/534,114 = 534,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,014x = 534,114 × 534,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,014x = 285,277,764,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,277,764,996/364,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,699.98
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