Finding the Third Proportional to 364,596 and 551,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,596 and 551,934 is: 835,530.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,596 : 551,934 = 551,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,596/551,934 = 551,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,596x = 551,934 × 551,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,596x = 304,631,140,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,631,140,356/364,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,530.67
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