Finding the Third Proportional to 354,620 and 545,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,620 and 545,052 is: 837,746.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,620 : 545,052 = 545,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,620/545,052 = 545,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,620x = 545,052 × 545,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,620x = 297,081,682,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,081,682,704/354,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,746.55
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