Finding the Third Proportional to 354,651 and 545,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,651 and 545,103 is: 837,830.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,651 : 545,103 = 545,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,651/545,103 = 545,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,651x = 545,103 × 545,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,651x = 297,137,280,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,137,280,609/354,651 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,830.09
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