Finding the Third Proportional to 357,192 and 540,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,192 and 540,380 is: 817,517.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,192 : 540,380 = 540,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,192/540,380 = 540,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,192x = 540,380 × 540,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,192x = 292,010,544,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,010,544,400/357,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,517.03
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