Finding the Third Proportional to 351,722 and 544,395
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,722 and 544,395 is: 842,614.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,722 : 544,395 = 544,395 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,722/544,395 = 544,395/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,722x = 544,395 × 544,395 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,722x = 296,365,916,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,365,916,025/351,722 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 842,614.10
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