Finding the Third Proportional to 361,260 and 536,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,260 and 536,670 is: 797,250.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,260 : 536,670 = 536,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,260/536,670 = 536,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,260x = 536,670 × 536,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,260x = 288,014,688,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,014,688,900/361,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,250.43
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