Finding the Third Proportional to 360,288 and 539,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,288 and 539,136 is: 806,764.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,288 : 539,136 = 539,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,288/539,136 = 539,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,288x = 539,136 × 539,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,288x = 290,667,626,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,667,626,496/360,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,764.66
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