Finding the Third Proportional to 369,702 and 552,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,702 and 552,089 is: 824,453.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,702 : 552,089 = 552,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,702/552,089 = 552,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,702x = 552,089 × 552,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,702x = 304,802,263,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,802,263,921/369,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,453.92
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