Finding the Third Proportional to 362,364 and 532,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,364 and 532,890 is: 783,664.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,364 : 532,890 = 532,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,364/532,890 = 532,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,364x = 532,890 × 532,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,364x = 283,971,752,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,971,752,100/362,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,664.36
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