Finding the Third Proportional to 367,040 and 543,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,040 and 543,738 is: 805,500.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,040 : 543,738 = 543,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,040/543,738 = 543,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,040x = 543,738 × 543,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,040x = 295,651,012,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,651,012,644/367,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,500.80
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