Finding the Third Proportional to 365,472 and 546,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,472 and 546,696 is: 817,782.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,472 : 546,696 = 546,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,472/546,696 = 546,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,472x = 546,696 × 546,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,472x = 298,876,516,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,876,516,416/365,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,782.26
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