Finding the Third Proportional to 355,717 and 546,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,717 and 546,696 is: 840,208.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,717 : 546,696 = 546,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,717/546,696 = 546,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,717x = 546,696 × 546,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,717x = 298,876,516,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,876,516,416/355,717 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840,208.70
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