Finding the Third Proportional to 362,952 and 544,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 362,952 and 544,788 is: 817,722.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
362,952 : 544,788 = 544,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
362,952/544,788 = 544,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
362,952x = 544,788 × 544,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
362,952x = 296,793,964,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 296,793,964,944/362,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,722.36
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