Finding the Third Proportional to 354,473 and 544,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,473 and 544,851 is: 837,475.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,473 : 544,851 = 544,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,473/544,851 = 544,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,473x = 544,851 × 544,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,473x = 296,862,612,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,862,612,201/354,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,475.95
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