Finding the Third Proportional to 366,554 and 536,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,554 and 536,709 is: 785,850.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,554 : 536,709 = 536,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,554/536,709 = 536,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,554x = 536,709 × 536,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,554x = 288,056,550,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,056,550,681/366,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 785,850.24
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