Finding the Third Proportional to 351,761 and 545,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,761 and 545,385 is: 845,587.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,761 : 545,385 = 545,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,761/545,385 = 545,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,761x = 545,385 × 545,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,761x = 297,444,798,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,444,798,225/351,761 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,587.77
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