Finding the Third Proportional to 354,066 and 541,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,066 and 541,422 is: 827,918.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,066 : 541,422 = 541,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,066/541,422 = 541,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,066x = 541,422 × 541,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,066x = 293,137,782,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,137,782,084/354,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 827,918.47
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