Finding the Third Proportional to 350,114 and 543,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,114 and 543,155 is: 842,632.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,114 : 543,155 = 543,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,114/543,155 = 543,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,114x = 543,155 × 543,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,114x = 295,017,354,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,017,354,025/350,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 842,632.27
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