Finding the Third Proportional to 369,498 and 541,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,498 and 541,084 is: 792,350.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,498 : 541,084 = 541,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,498/541,084 = 541,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,498x = 541,084 × 541,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,498x = 292,771,895,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,771,895,056/369,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,350.42
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