Finding the Third Proportional to 361,665 and 541,323
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,665 and 541,323 is: 810,226.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,665 : 541,323 = 541,323 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,665/541,323 = 541,323/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,665x = 541,323 × 541,323 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,665x = 293,030,590,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,030,590,329/361,665 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,226.56
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