Finding the Third Proportional to 365,640 and 552,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 365,640 and 552,348 is: 834,395.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
365,640 : 552,348 = 552,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
365,640/552,348 = 552,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
365,640x = 552,348 × 552,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
365,640x = 305,088,313,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,088,313,104/365,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,395.34
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