Finding the Third Proportional to 349,329 and 541,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,329 and 541,062 is: 838,029.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,329 : 541,062 = 541,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,329/541,062 = 541,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,329x = 541,062 × 541,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,329x = 292,748,087,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,748,087,844/349,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,029.73
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