Finding the Third Proportional to 367,946 and 539,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 367,946 and 539,807 is: 791,941.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
367,946 : 539,807 = 539,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
367,946/539,807 = 539,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
367,946x = 539,807 × 539,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
367,946x = 291,391,597,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 291,391,597,249/367,946 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,941.20
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