Finding the Third Proportional to 360,936 and 413,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,936 and 413,424 is: 473,544.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,936 : 413,424 = 413,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,936/413,424 = 413,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,936x = 413,424 × 413,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,936x = 170,919,403,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,919,403,776/360,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,544.90
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