Finding the Third Proportional to 356,160 and 547,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,160 and 547,680 is: 842,187.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,160 : 547,680 = 547,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,160/547,680 = 547,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,160x = 547,680 × 547,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,160x = 299,953,382,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 299,953,382,400/356,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 842,187.17
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