Finding the Third Proportional to 367,069 and 538,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,069 and 538,473 is: 789,914.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,069 : 538,473 = 538,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,069/538,473 = 538,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,069x = 538,473 × 538,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,069x = 289,953,171,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,953,171,729/367,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,914.63
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