Finding the Third Proportional to 364,852 and 545,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,852 and 545,814 is: 816,530.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,852 : 545,814 = 545,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,852/545,814 = 545,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,852x = 545,814 × 545,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,852x = 297,912,922,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,912,922,596/364,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,530.87
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