Finding the Third Proportional to 382,254 and 534,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,254 and 534,644 is: 747,786.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,254 : 534,644 = 534,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,254/534,644 = 534,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,254x = 534,644 × 534,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,254x = 285,844,206,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,844,206,736/382,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,786.04
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