Finding the Third Proportional to 361,334 and 536,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,334 and 536,763 is: 797,363.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,334 : 536,763 = 536,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,334/536,763 = 536,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,334x = 536,763 × 536,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,334x = 288,114,518,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,114,518,169/361,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,363.43
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