Finding the Third Proportional to 364,634 and 551,981
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,634 and 551,981 is: 835,585.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,634 : 551,981 = 551,981 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,634/551,981 = 551,981/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,634x = 551,981 × 551,981 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,634x = 304,683,024,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,683,024,361/364,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,585.89
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