Finding the Third Proportional to 360,316 and 538,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,316 and 538,454 is: 804,662.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,316 : 538,454 = 538,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,316/538,454 = 538,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,316x = 538,454 × 538,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,316x = 289,932,710,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,932,710,116/360,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,662.32
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