Finding the Third Proportional to 354,076 and 541,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,076 and 541,436 is: 827,937.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,076 : 541,436 = 541,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,076/541,436 = 541,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,076x = 541,436 × 541,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,076x = 293,152,942,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,152,942,096/354,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 827,937.91
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