Finding the Third Proportional to 368,352 and 553,895
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,352 and 553,895 is: 832,898.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,352 : 553,895 = 553,895 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,352/553,895 = 553,895/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,352x = 553,895 × 553,895 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,352x = 306,799,671,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,799,671,025/368,352 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,898.07
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