Finding the Third Proportional to 366,938 and 554,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,938 and 554,103 is: 836,735.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,938 : 554,103 = 554,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,938/554,103 = 554,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,938x = 554,103 × 554,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,938x = 307,030,134,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,030,134,609/366,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,735.73
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