Finding the Third Proportional to 350,432 and 548,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,432 and 548,982 is: 860,027.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,432 : 548,982 = 548,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,432/548,982 = 548,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,432x = 548,982 × 548,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,432x = 301,381,236,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,381,236,324/350,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,027.73
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