Finding the Third Proportional to 366,385 and 522,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,385 and 522,969 is: 746,473.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,385 : 522,969 = 522,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,385/522,969 = 522,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,385x = 522,969 × 522,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,385x = 273,496,574,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 273,496,574,961/366,385 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,473.18
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