Finding the Third Proportional to 357,208 and 544,186
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,208 and 544,186 is: 829,036.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,208 : 544,186 = 544,186 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,208/544,186 = 544,186/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,208x = 544,186 × 544,186 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,208x = 296,138,402,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,138,402,596/357,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829,036.31
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