Finding the Third Proportional to 367,006 and 536,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,006 and 536,347 is: 783,823.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,006 : 536,347 = 536,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,006/536,347 = 536,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,006x = 536,347 × 536,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,006x = 287,668,104,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,668,104,409/367,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,823.98
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