Finding the Third Proportional to 350,364 and 541,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,364 and 541,072 is: 835,585.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,364 : 541,072 = 541,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,364/541,072 = 541,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,364x = 541,072 × 541,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,364x = 292,758,909,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,758,909,184/350,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,585.02
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