Finding the Third Proportional to 354,470 and 544,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,470 and 544,846 is: 837,467.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,470 : 544,846 = 544,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,470/544,846 = 544,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,470x = 544,846 × 544,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,470x = 296,857,163,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,857,163,716/354,470 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,467.67
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