Finding the Third Proportional to 366,996 and 536,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 366,996 and 536,334 is: 783,807.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
366,996 : 536,334 = 536,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
366,996/536,334 = 536,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
366,996x = 536,334 × 536,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
366,996x = 287,654,159,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,654,159,556/366,996 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,807.34
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