Finding the Third Proportional to 361,252 and 536,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,252 and 536,658 is: 797,232.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,252 : 536,658 = 536,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,252/536,658 = 536,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,252x = 536,658 × 536,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,252x = 288,001,808,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,001,808,964/361,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,232.43
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