Finding the Third Proportional to 369,650 and 557,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,650 and 557,103 is: 839,615.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,650 : 557,103 = 557,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,650/557,103 = 557,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,650x = 557,103 × 557,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,650x = 310,363,752,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,363,752,609/369,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,615.18
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