Finding the Third Proportional to 380,214 and 531,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 380,214 and 531,567 is: 743,169.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
380,214 : 531,567 = 531,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
380,214/531,567 = 531,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
380,214x = 531,567 × 531,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
380,214x = 282,563,475,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,563,475,489/380,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,169.57
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