Finding the Third Proportional to 364,228 and 551,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,228 and 551,424 is: 834,829.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,228 : 551,424 = 551,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,228/551,424 = 551,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,228x = 551,424 × 551,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,228x = 304,068,427,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,068,427,776/364,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,829.91
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