Finding the Third Proportional to 369,710 and 552,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,710 and 552,101 is: 824,471.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,710 : 552,101 = 552,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,710/552,101 = 552,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,710x = 552,101 × 552,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,710x = 304,815,514,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 304,815,514,201/369,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,471.92
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