Finding the Third Proportional to 367,373 and 553,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,373 and 553,760 is: 834,710.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,373 : 553,760 = 553,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,373/553,760 = 553,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,373x = 553,760 × 553,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,373x = 306,650,137,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,650,137,600/367,373 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,710.60
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