Finding the Third Proportional to 349,695 and 540,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,695 and 540,036 is: 833,980.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,695 : 540,036 = 540,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,695/540,036 = 540,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,695x = 540,036 × 540,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,695x = 291,638,881,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,638,881,296/349,695 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,980.70
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