Finding the Third Proportional to 356,946 and 552,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,946 and 552,699 is: 855,805.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,946 : 552,699 = 552,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,946/552,699 = 552,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,946x = 552,699 × 552,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,946x = 305,476,184,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,476,184,601/356,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 855,805.04
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