Finding the Third Proportional to 362,692 and 544,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,692 and 544,354 is: 817,005.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,692 : 544,354 = 544,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,692/544,354 = 544,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,692x = 544,354 × 544,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,692x = 296,321,277,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,321,277,316/362,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,005.28
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