Finding the Third Proportional to 367,008 and 536,350
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,008 and 536,350 is: 783,828.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,008 : 536,350 = 536,350 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,008/536,350 = 536,350/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,008x = 536,350 × 536,350 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,008x = 287,671,322,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,671,322,500/367,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,828.48
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