Finding the Third Proportional to 368,306 and 553,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,306 and 553,828 is: 832,800.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,306 : 553,828 = 553,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,306/553,828 = 553,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,306x = 553,828 × 553,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,306x = 306,725,453,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,725,453,584/368,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,800.59
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