Finding the Third Proportional to 354,736 and 550,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,736 and 550,758 is: 855,098.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,736 : 550,758 = 550,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,736/550,758 = 550,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,736x = 550,758 × 550,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,736x = 303,334,374,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,334,374,564/354,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 855,098.93
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