Finding the Third Proportional to 361,742 and 532,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,742 and 532,155 is: 782,847.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,742 : 532,155 = 532,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,742/532,155 = 532,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,742x = 532,155 × 532,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,742x = 283,188,944,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,188,944,025/361,742 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,847.84
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