Finding the Third Proportional to 352,404 and 545,886
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,404 and 545,886 is: 845,596.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,404 : 545,886 = 545,886 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,404/545,886 = 545,886/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,404x = 545,886 × 545,886 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,404x = 297,991,524,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,991,524,996/352,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,596.32
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