Finding the Third Proportional to 366,972 and 554,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,972 and 554,154 is: 836,812.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,972 : 554,154 = 554,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,972/554,154 = 554,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,972x = 554,154 × 554,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,972x = 307,086,655,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,086,655,716/366,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,812.22
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