Finding the Third Proportional to 346,766 and 544,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,766 and 544,110 is: 853,762.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,766 : 544,110 = 544,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,766/544,110 = 544,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,766x = 544,110 × 544,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,766x = 296,055,692,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,055,692,100/346,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,762.17
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