Finding the Third Proportional to 369,494 and 541,078
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,494 and 541,078 is: 792,341.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,494 : 541,078 = 541,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,494/541,078 = 541,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,494x = 541,078 × 541,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,494x = 292,765,402,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,765,402,084/369,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,341.42
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