Finding the Third Proportional to 369,684 and 557,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,684 and 557,154 is: 839,691.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,684 : 557,154 = 557,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,684/557,154 = 557,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,684x = 557,154 × 557,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,684x = 310,420,579,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,420,579,716/369,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,691.68
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