Finding the Third Proportional to 348,069 and 553,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,069 and 553,851 is: 881,293.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,069 : 553,851 = 553,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,069/553,851 = 553,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,069x = 553,851 × 553,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,069x = 306,750,930,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,750,930,201/348,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 881,293.45
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