Finding the Third Proportional to 366,174 and 554,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,174 and 554,424 is: 839,453.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,174 : 554,424 = 554,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,174/554,424 = 554,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,174x = 554,424 × 554,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,174x = 307,385,971,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,385,971,776/366,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,453.30
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