Finding the Third Proportional to 350,297 and 543,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,297 and 543,518 is: 843,318.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,297 : 543,518 = 543,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,297/543,518 = 543,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,297x = 543,518 × 543,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,297x = 295,411,816,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,411,816,324/350,297 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,318.15
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