Finding the Third Proportional to 354,450 and 544,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,450 and 544,814 is: 837,416.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,450 : 544,814 = 544,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,450/544,814 = 544,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,450x = 544,814 × 544,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,450x = 296,822,294,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,822,294,596/354,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,416.55
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