Finding the Third Proportional to 352,953 and 540,020
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,953 and 540,020 is: 826,233.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,953 : 540,020 = 540,020 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,953/540,020 = 540,020/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,953x = 540,020 × 540,020 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,953x = 291,621,600,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,621,600,400/352,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,233.52
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