Finding the Third Proportional to 275,944 and 370,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,944 and 370,836 is: 498,359.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,944 : 370,836 = 370,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,944/370,836 = 370,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,944x = 370,836 × 370,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,944x = 137,519,338,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,519,338,896/275,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,359.59
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