Finding the Third Proportional to 364,626 and 551,970
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,626 and 551,970 is: 835,570.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,626 : 551,970 = 551,970 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,626/551,970 = 551,970/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,626x = 551,970 × 551,970 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,626x = 304,670,880,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,670,880,900/364,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,570.92
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