Finding the Third Proportional to 349,328 and 541,063
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,328 and 541,063 is: 838,035.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,328 : 541,063 = 541,063 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,328/541,063 = 541,063/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,328x = 541,063 × 541,063 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,328x = 292,749,169,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,749,169,969/349,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,035.23
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