Finding the Third Proportional to 364,952 and 545,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 364,952 and 545,912 is: 816,600.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
364,952 : 545,912 = 545,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
364,952/545,912 = 545,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
364,952x = 545,912 × 545,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
364,952x = 298,019,911,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,019,911,744/364,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,600.30
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