Finding the Third Proportional to 366,936 and 554,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,936 and 554,100 is: 836,731.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,936 : 554,100 = 554,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,936/554,100 = 554,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,936x = 554,100 × 554,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,936x = 307,026,810,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,026,810,000/366,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,731.23
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