Finding the Third Proportional to 350,486 and 549,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,486 and 549,087 is: 860,224.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,486 : 549,087 = 549,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,486/549,087 = 549,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,486x = 549,087 × 549,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,486x = 301,496,533,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,496,533,569/350,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,224.18
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