Finding the Third Proportional to 382,266 and 534,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,266 and 534,663 is: 747,815.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,266 : 534,663 = 534,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,266/534,663 = 534,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,266x = 534,663 × 534,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,266x = 285,864,523,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,864,523,569/382,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,815.72
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