Finding the Third Proportional to 364,650 and 552,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,650 and 552,006 is: 835,624.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,650 : 552,006 = 552,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,650/552,006 = 552,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,650x = 552,006 × 552,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,650x = 304,710,624,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,710,624,036/364,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,624.91
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