Finding the Third Proportional to 367,081 and 534,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,081 and 534,643 is: 778,692.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,081 : 534,643 = 534,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,081/534,643 = 534,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,081x = 534,643 × 534,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,081x = 285,843,137,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,843,137,449/367,081 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,692.27
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