Finding the Third Proportional to 364,635 and 551,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,635 and 551,982 is: 835,586.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,635 : 551,982 = 551,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,635/551,982 = 551,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,635x = 551,982 × 551,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,635x = 304,684,128,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,684,128,324/364,635 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,586.62
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