Finding the Third Proportional to 380,148 and 531,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,148 and 531,470 is: 743,027.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,148 : 531,470 = 531,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,148/531,470 = 531,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,148x = 531,470 × 531,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,148x = 282,460,360,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,460,360,900/380,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,027.35
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