Finding the Third Proportional to 366,962 and 543,639
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,962 and 543,639 is: 805,378.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,962 : 543,639 = 543,639 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,962/543,639 = 543,639/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,962x = 543,639 × 543,639 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,962x = 295,543,362,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,543,362,321/366,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,378.66
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