Finding the Third Proportional to 350,296 and 554,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,296 and 554,766 is: 878,586.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,296 : 554,766 = 554,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,296/554,766 = 554,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,296x = 554,766 × 554,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,296x = 307,765,314,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,765,314,756/350,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 878,586.44
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