Finding the Third Proportional to 351,522 and 544,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,522 and 544,759 is: 844,221.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,522 : 544,759 = 544,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,522/544,759 = 544,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,522x = 544,759 × 544,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,522x = 296,762,368,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,762,368,081/351,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844,221.32
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