Finding the Third Proportional to 382,270 and 534,669
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Solution
The third proportional to 382,270 and 534,669 is: 747,824.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
382,270 : 534,669 = 534,669 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
382,270/534,669 = 534,669/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
382,270x = 534,669 × 534,669 - Step 4: Simplify right side
382,270x = 285,870,939,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,870,939,561/382,270 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,824.68
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