Finding the Third Proportional to 351,640 and 544,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,640 and 544,836 is: 844,176.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,640 : 544,836 = 544,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,640/544,836 = 544,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,640x = 544,836 × 544,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,640x = 296,846,266,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,846,266,896/351,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 844,176.62
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