Finding the Third Proportional to 366,950 and 543,621
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,950 and 543,621 is: 805,351.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,950 : 543,621 = 543,621 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,950/543,621 = 543,621/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,950x = 543,621 × 543,621 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,950x = 295,523,791,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,523,791,641/366,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,351.66
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