Finding the Third Proportional to 361,804 and 531,865
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,804 and 531,865 is: 781,860.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,804 : 531,865 = 531,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,804/531,865 = 531,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,804x = 531,865 × 531,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,804x = 282,880,378,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,880,378,225/361,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,860.84
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