Finding the Third Proportional to 350,445 and 549,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,445 and 549,022 is: 860,121.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,445 : 549,022 = 549,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,445/549,022 = 549,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,445x = 549,022 × 549,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,445x = 301,425,156,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,425,156,484/350,445 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,121.15
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