Finding the Third Proportional to 351,257 and 544,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,257 and 544,904 is: 845,308.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,257 : 544,904 = 544,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,257/544,904 = 544,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,257x = 544,904 × 544,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,257x = 296,920,369,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,920,369,216/351,257 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,308.05
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