Finding the Third Proportional to 386,491 and 534,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 386,491 and 534,046 is: 737,934.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
386,491 : 534,046 = 534,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
386,491/534,046 = 534,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
386,491x = 534,046 × 534,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
386,491x = 285,205,130,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,205,130,116/386,491 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,934.73
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