Finding the Third Proportional to 368,952 and 556,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,952 and 556,007 is: 837,897.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,952 : 556,007 = 556,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,952/556,007 = 556,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,952x = 556,007 × 556,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,952x = 309,143,784,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,143,784,049/368,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,897.03
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