Finding the Third Proportional to 382,256 and 534,648
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,256 and 534,648 is: 747,793.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,256 : 534,648 = 534,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,256/534,648 = 534,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,256x = 534,648 × 534,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,256x = 285,848,483,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,848,483,904/382,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,793.32
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