Finding the Third Proportional to 359,631 and 540,369
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,631 and 540,369 is: 811,939.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,631 : 540,369 = 540,369 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,631/540,369 = 540,369/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,631x = 540,369 × 540,369 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,631x = 291,998,656,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,998,656,161/359,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 811,939.62
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