Finding the Third Proportional to 364,233 and 551,433
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,233 and 551,433 is: 834,845.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,233 : 551,433 = 551,433 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,233/551,433 = 551,433/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,233x = 551,433 × 551,433 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,233x = 304,078,353,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,078,353,489/364,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,845.70
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