Finding the Third Proportional to 332,758 and 543,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 332,758 and 543,306 is: 887,075.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
332,758 : 543,306 = 543,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
332,758/543,306 = 543,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
332,758x = 543,306 × 543,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
332,758x = 295,181,409,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,181,409,636/332,758 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887,075.32
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