Finding the Third Proportional to 350,446 and 549,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,446 and 549,024 is: 860,124.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,446 : 549,024 = 549,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,446/549,024 = 549,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,446x = 549,024 × 549,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,446x = 301,427,352,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,427,352,576/350,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,124.96
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