Finding the Third Proportional to 356,130 and 550,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,130 and 550,694 is: 851,553.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,130 : 550,694 = 550,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,130/550,694 = 550,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,130x = 550,694 × 550,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,130x = 303,263,881,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,263,881,636/356,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,553.88
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