Finding the Third Proportional to 367,796 and 552,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,796 and 552,062 is: 828,645.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,796 : 552,062 = 552,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,796/552,062 = 552,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,796x = 552,062 × 552,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,796x = 304,772,451,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,772,451,844/367,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,645.37
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