Finding the Third Proportional to 364,570 and 534,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,570 and 534,541 is: 783,756.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,570 : 534,541 = 534,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,570/534,541 = 534,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,570x = 534,541 × 534,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,570x = 285,734,080,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,734,080,681/364,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,756.43
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