Finding the Third Proportional to 364,014 and 551,109
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,014 and 551,109 is: 834,366.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,014 : 551,109 = 551,109 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,014/551,109 = 551,109/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,014x = 551,109 × 551,109 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,014x = 303,721,129,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,721,129,881/364,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,366.62
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