Finding the Third Proportional to 356,027 and 551,085
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,027 and 551,085 is: 853,010.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,027 : 551,085 = 551,085 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,027/551,085 = 551,085/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,027x = 551,085 × 551,085 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,027x = 303,694,677,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,694,677,225/356,027 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,010.24
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