Finding the Third Proportional to 386,488 and 534,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,488 and 534,042 is: 737,929.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,488 : 534,042 = 534,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,488/534,042 = 534,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,488x = 534,042 × 534,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,488x = 285,200,857,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,200,857,764/386,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,929.40
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