Finding the Third Proportional to 369,218 and 553,213
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,218 and 553,213 is: 828,899.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,218 : 553,213 = 553,213 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,218/553,213 = 553,213/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,218x = 553,213 × 553,213 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,218x = 306,044,623,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,044,623,369/369,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,899.52
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