Finding the Third Proportional to 363,075 and 532,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,075 and 532,947 is: 782,297.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,075 : 532,947 = 532,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,075/532,947 = 532,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,075x = 532,947 × 532,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,075x = 284,032,504,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,032,504,809/363,075 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,297.06
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