Finding the Third Proportional to 350,425 and 548,973
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,425 and 548,973 is: 860,016.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,425 : 548,973 = 548,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,425/548,973 = 548,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,425x = 548,973 × 548,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,425x = 301,371,354,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,371,354,729/350,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,016.71
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