Finding the Third Proportional to 350,280 and 554,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,280 and 554,742 is: 878,550.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,280 : 554,742 = 554,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,280/554,742 = 554,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,280x = 554,742 × 554,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,280x = 307,738,686,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,738,686,564/350,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 878,550.55
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