Finding the Third Proportional to 362,914 and 544,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,914 and 544,734 is: 817,645.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,914 : 544,734 = 544,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,914/544,734 = 544,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,914x = 544,734 × 544,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,914x = 296,735,130,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,735,130,756/362,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,645.86
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