Finding the Third Proportional to 351,744 and 545,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,744 and 545,592 is: 846,270.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,744 : 545,592 = 545,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,744/545,592 = 545,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,744x = 545,592 × 545,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,744x = 297,670,630,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,670,630,464/351,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,270.67
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