Finding the Third Proportional to 357,131 and 540,305
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,131 and 540,305 is: 817,429.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,131 : 540,305 = 540,305 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,131/540,305 = 540,305/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,131x = 540,305 × 540,305 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,131x = 291,929,493,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,929,493,025/357,131 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,429.72
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