Finding the Third Proportional to 356,954 and 552,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,954 and 552,709 is: 855,816.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,954 : 552,709 = 552,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,954/552,709 = 552,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,954x = 552,709 × 552,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,954x = 305,487,238,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,487,238,681/356,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 855,816.82
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