Finding the Third Proportional to 367,040 and 536,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,040 and 536,392 is: 783,882.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,040 : 536,392 = 536,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,040/536,392 = 536,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,040x = 536,392 × 536,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,040x = 287,716,377,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 287,716,377,664/367,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,882.89
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