Finding the Third Proportional to 534,451 and 802,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 534,451 and 802,380 is: 1,204,626.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
534,451 : 802,380 = 802,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
534,451/802,380 = 802,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
534,451x = 802,380 × 802,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
534,451x = 643,813,664,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 643,813,664,400/534,451 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,204,626.18
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