Finding the Third Proportional to 364,652 and 552,009
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,652 and 552,009 is: 835,629.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,652 : 552,009 = 552,009 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,652/552,009 = 552,009/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,652x = 552,009 × 552,009 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,652x = 304,713,936,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,713,936,081/364,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,629.41
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