Finding the Third Proportional to 350,419 and 548,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,419 and 548,984 is: 860,065.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,419 : 548,984 = 548,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,419/548,984 = 548,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,419x = 548,984 × 548,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,419x = 301,383,432,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,383,432,256/350,419 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,065.90
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