Finding the Third Proportional to 364,700 and 552,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,700 and 552,084 is: 835,746.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,700 : 552,084 = 552,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,700/552,084 = 552,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,700x = 552,084 × 552,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,700x = 304,796,743,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,796,743,056/364,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,746.48
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