Finding the Third Proportional to 369,240 and 553,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,240 and 553,244 is: 828,943.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,240 : 553,244 = 553,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,240/553,244 = 553,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,240x = 553,244 × 553,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,240x = 306,078,923,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,078,923,536/369,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,943.03
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