Finding the Third Proportional to 351,666 and 545,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,666 and 545,337 is: 845,667.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,666 : 545,337 = 545,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,666/545,337 = 545,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,666x = 545,337 × 545,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,666x = 297,392,443,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,392,443,569/351,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,667.32
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