Finding the Third Proportional to 350,428 and 548,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,428 and 548,976 is: 860,018.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,428 : 548,976 = 548,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,428/548,976 = 548,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,428x = 548,976 × 548,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,428x = 301,374,648,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,374,648,576/350,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,018.74
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