Finding the Third Proportional to 364,232 and 551,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,232 and 551,430 is: 834,838.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,232 : 551,430 = 551,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,232/551,430 = 551,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,232x = 551,430 × 551,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,232x = 304,075,044,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,075,044,900/364,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,838.91
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