Finding the Third Proportional to 352,144 and 545,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,144 and 545,504 is: 845,036.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,144 : 545,504 = 545,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,144/545,504 = 545,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,144x = 545,504 × 545,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,144x = 297,574,614,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,574,614,016/352,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,036.73
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