Finding the Third Proportional to 364,750 and 545,665
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,750 and 545,665 is: 816,313.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,750 : 545,665 = 545,665 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,750/545,665 = 545,665/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,750x = 545,665 × 545,665 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,750x = 297,750,292,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,750,292,225/364,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,313.34
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