Finding the Third Proportional to 363,174 and 600,201
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,174 and 600,201 is: 991,924.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,174 : 600,201 = 600,201 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,174/600,201 = 600,201/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,174x = 600,201 × 600,201 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,174x = 360,241,240,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 360,241,240,401/363,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 991,924.64
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