Finding the Third Proportional to 364,792 and 545,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,792 and 545,730 is: 816,413.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,792 : 545,730 = 545,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,792/545,730 = 545,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,792x = 545,730 × 545,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,792x = 297,821,232,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,821,232,900/364,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,413.83
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