Finding the Third Proportional to 352,356 and 544,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,356 and 544,086 is: 840,143.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,356 : 544,086 = 544,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,356/544,086 = 544,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,356x = 544,086 × 544,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,356x = 296,029,575,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,029,575,396/352,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840,143.42
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