Finding the Third Proportional to 366,970 and 554,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,970 and 554,152 is: 836,810.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,970 : 554,152 = 554,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,970/554,152 = 554,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,970x = 554,152 × 554,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,970x = 307,084,439,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,084,439,104/366,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,810.75
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