Finding the Third Proportional to 349,820 and 540,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,820 and 540,190 is: 834,158.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,820 : 540,190 = 540,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,820/540,190 = 540,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,820x = 540,190 × 540,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,820x = 291,805,236,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,805,236,100/349,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,158.24
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