Finding the Third Proportional to 367,478 and 551,219
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,478 and 551,219 is: 826,831.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,478 : 551,219 = 551,219 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,478/551,219 = 551,219/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,478x = 551,219 × 551,219 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,478x = 303,842,385,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,842,385,961/367,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,831.50
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