Finding the Third Proportional to 350,292 and 554,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,292 and 554,760 is: 878,577.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,292 : 554,760 = 554,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,292/554,760 = 554,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,292x = 554,760 × 554,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,292x = 307,758,657,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,758,657,600/350,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 878,577.47
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