Finding the Third Proportional to 368,766 and 504,675
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,766 and 504,675 is: 690,673.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,766 : 504,675 = 504,675 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,766/504,675 = 504,675/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,766x = 504,675 × 504,675 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,766x = 254,696,855,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,696,855,625/368,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,673.37
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