Finding the Third Proportional to 350,892 and 546,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,892 and 546,831 is: 852,182.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,892 : 546,831 = 546,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,892/546,831 = 546,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,892x = 546,831 × 546,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,892x = 299,024,142,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,024,142,561/350,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 852,182.84
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