Finding the Third Proportional to 369,700 and 552,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,700 and 552,086 is: 824,449.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,700 : 552,086 = 552,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,700/552,086 = 552,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,700x = 552,086 × 552,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,700x = 304,798,951,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,798,951,396/369,700 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,449.42
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