Finding the Third Proportional to 361,916 and 532,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,916 and 532,348 is: 783,039.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,916 : 532,348 = 532,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,916/532,348 = 532,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,916x = 532,348 × 532,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,916x = 283,394,393,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,394,393,104/361,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,039.14
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