Finding the Third Proportional to 356,951 and 552,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,951 and 552,708 is: 855,820.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,951 : 552,708 = 552,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,951/552,708 = 552,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,951x = 552,708 × 552,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,951x = 305,486,133,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,486,133,264/356,951 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 855,820.92
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