Finding the Third Proportional to 355,802 and 541,035
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,802 and 541,035 is: 822,701.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,802 : 541,035 = 541,035 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,802/541,035 = 541,035/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,802x = 541,035 × 541,035 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,802x = 292,718,871,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,718,871,225/355,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,701.59
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