Finding the Third Proportional to 355,884 and 554,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,884 and 554,244 is: 863,164.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,884 : 554,244 = 554,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,884/554,244 = 554,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,884x = 554,244 × 554,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,884x = 307,186,411,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,186,411,536/355,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 863,164.43
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