Finding the Third Proportional to 353,104 and 540,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 353,104 and 540,253 is: 826,593.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353,104 : 540,253 = 540,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353,104/540,253 = 540,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353,104x = 540,253 × 540,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353,104x = 291,873,304,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,873,304,009/353,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,593.03
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