Finding the Third Proportional to 351,640 and 559,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,640 and 559,068 is: 888,855.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,640 : 559,068 = 559,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,640/559,068 = 559,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,640x = 559,068 × 559,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,640x = 312,557,028,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,557,028,624/351,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,855.16
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