Finding the Third Proportional to 367,093 and 534,661
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,093 and 534,661 is: 778,719.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,093 : 534,661 = 534,661 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,093/534,661 = 534,661/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,093x = 534,661 × 534,661 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,093x = 285,862,384,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,862,384,921/367,093 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,719.25
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