Finding the Third Proportional to 369,226 and 553,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,226 and 553,224 is: 828,914.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,226 : 553,224 = 553,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,226/553,224 = 553,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,226x = 553,224 × 553,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,226x = 306,056,794,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,056,794,176/369,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,914.52
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