Finding the Third Proportional to 357,624 and 536,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,624 and 536,444 is: 804,678.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,624 : 536,444 = 536,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,624/536,444 = 536,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,624x = 536,444 × 536,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,624x = 287,772,165,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,772,165,136/357,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,678.00
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