Finding the Third Proportional to 356,662 and 554,041
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,662 and 554,041 is: 860,650.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,662 : 554,041 = 554,041 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,662/554,041 = 554,041/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,662x = 554,041 × 554,041 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,662x = 306,961,429,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,961,429,681/356,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,650.78
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