Finding the Third Proportional to 359,664 and 537,025
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Solution
The third proportional to 359,664 and 537,025 is: 801,847.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359,664 : 537,025 = 537,025 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359,664/537,025 = 537,025/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359,664x = 537,025 × 537,025 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359,664x = 288,395,850,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,395,850,625/359,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,847.98
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