Finding the Third Proportional to 369,144 and 543,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,144 and 543,348 is: 799,761.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,144 : 543,348 = 543,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,144/543,348 = 543,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,144x = 543,348 × 543,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,144x = 295,227,049,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 295,227,049,104/369,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,761.20
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