Finding the Third Proportional to 351,736 and 545,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,736 and 545,452 is: 845,855.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,736 : 545,452 = 545,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,736/545,452 = 545,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,736x = 545,452 × 545,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,736x = 297,517,884,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,517,884,304/351,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,855.65
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