Finding the Third Proportional to 350,074 and 543,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,074 and 543,111 is: 842,592.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,074 : 543,111 = 543,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,074/543,111 = 543,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,074x = 543,111 × 543,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,074x = 294,969,558,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 294,969,558,321/350,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 842,592.02
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