Finding the Third Proportional to 347,167 and 541,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,167 and 541,048 is: 843,204.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,167 : 541,048 = 541,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,167/541,048 = 541,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,167x = 541,048 × 541,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,167x = 292,732,938,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,732,938,304/347,167 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,204.97
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