Finding the Third Proportional to 356,952 and 552,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,952 and 552,706 is: 855,812.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,952 : 552,706 = 552,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,952/552,706 = 552,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,952x = 552,706 × 552,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,952x = 305,483,922,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,483,922,436/356,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 855,812.33
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