Finding the Third Proportional to 368,400 and 550,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,400 and 550,326 is: 822,092.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,400 : 550,326 = 550,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,400/550,326 = 550,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,400x = 550,326 × 550,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,400x = 302,858,706,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,858,706,276/368,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,092.04
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