Finding the Third Proportional to 367,035 and 534,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,035 and 534,574 is: 778,588.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,035 : 534,574 = 534,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,035/534,574 = 534,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,035x = 534,574 × 534,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,035x = 285,769,361,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,769,361,476/367,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,588.86
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