Finding the Third Proportional to 364,744 and 545,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,744 and 545,658 is: 816,305.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,744 : 545,658 = 545,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,744/545,658 = 545,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,744x = 545,658 × 545,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,744x = 297,742,652,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,742,652,964/364,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,305.83
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