Finding the Third Proportional to 353,094 and 540,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 353,094 and 540,240 is: 826,576.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353,094 : 540,240 = 540,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353,094/540,240 = 540,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353,094x = 540,240 × 540,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353,094x = 291,859,257,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,859,257,600/353,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,576.66
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