Finding the Third Proportional to 367,416 and 539,437.22
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,416 and 539,437.22 is: 791,997.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,416 : 539,437.22 = 539,437.22 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,416/539,437.22 = 539,437.22/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,416x = 539,437.22 × 539,437.22 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,416x = 290,992,512,972.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 290,992,512,972.74/367,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,997.39
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