Finding the Third Proportional to 349,324 and 541,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,324 and 541,056 is: 838,023.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,324 : 541,056 = 541,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,324/541,056 = 541,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,324x = 541,056 × 541,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,324x = 292,741,595,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,741,595,136/349,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,023.14
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