Finding the Third Proportional to 350,840 and 544,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,840 and 544,236 is: 844,239.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,840 : 544,236 = 544,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,840/544,236 = 544,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,840x = 544,236 × 544,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,840x = 296,192,823,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,192,823,696/350,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844,239.04
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