Finding the Third Proportional to 364,080 and 546,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,080 and 546,120 is: 819,180
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,080 : 546,120 = 546,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,080/546,120 = 546,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,080x = 546,120 × 546,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,080x = 298,247,054,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,247,054,400/364,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819,180
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