Finding the Third Proportional to 355,148 and 543,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,148 and 543,293 is: 831,110.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,148 : 543,293 = 543,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,148/543,293 = 543,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,148x = 543,293 × 543,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,148x = 295,167,283,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,167,283,849/355,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,110.65
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