Finding the Third Proportional to 348,078 and 553,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,078 and 553,864 is: 881,312.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,078 : 553,864 = 553,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,078/553,864 = 553,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,078x = 553,864 × 553,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,078x = 306,765,330,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,765,330,496/348,078 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 881,312.03
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