Finding the Third Proportional to 368,755 and 556,503
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,755 and 556,503 is: 839,841.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,755 : 556,503 = 556,503 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,755/556,503 = 556,503/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,755x = 556,503 × 556,503 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,755x = 309,695,589,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,695,589,009/368,755 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,841.06
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