Finding the Third Proportional to 363,288 and 539,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 363,288 and 539,748 is: 801,919.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
363,288 : 539,748 = 539,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
363,288/539,748 = 539,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
363,288x = 539,748 × 539,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
363,288x = 291,327,903,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,327,903,504/363,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,919.97
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