Finding the Third Proportional to 350,392 and 541,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,392 and 541,144 is: 835,740.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,392 : 541,144 = 541,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,392/541,144 = 541,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,392x = 541,144 × 541,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,392x = 292,836,828,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,836,828,736/350,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,740.62
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