Finding the Third Proportional to 356,774 and 552,729
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,774 and 552,729 is: 856,310.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,774 : 552,729 = 552,729 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,774/552,729 = 552,729/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,774x = 552,729 × 552,729 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,774x = 305,509,347,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,509,347,441/356,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,310.57
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