Finding the Third Proportional to 353,652 and 540,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 353,652 and 540,807 is: 827,005.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353,652 : 540,807 = 540,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353,652/540,807 = 540,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353,652x = 540,807 × 540,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353,652x = 292,472,211,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,472,211,249/353,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 827,005.68
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