Finding the Third Proportional to 383,016 and 536,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 383,016 and 536,716 is: 752,094.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
383,016 : 536,716 = 536,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
383,016/536,716 = 536,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
383,016x = 536,716 × 536,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
383,016x = 288,064,064,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,064,064,656/383,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,094.08
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