Finding the Third Proportional to 361,192 and 540,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,192 and 540,480 is: 808,762.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,192 : 540,480 = 540,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,192/540,480 = 540,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,192x = 540,480 × 540,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,192x = 292,118,630,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,118,630,400/361,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,762.74
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