Finding the Third Proportional to 367,326 and 556,534.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,326 and 556,534.13 is: 843,202.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,326 : 556,534.13 = 556,534.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,326/556,534.13 = 556,534.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,326x = 556,534.13 × 556,534.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,326x = 309,730,232,289.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,730,232,289.52/367,326 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,202.58
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