Finding the Third Proportional to 367,386 and 556,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,386 and 556,615 is: 843,309.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,386 : 556,615 = 556,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,386/556,615 = 556,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,386x = 556,615 × 556,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,386x = 309,820,258,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,820,258,225/367,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,309.92
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