Finding the Third Proportional to 369,868 and 541,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,868 and 541,634 is: 793,167.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,868 : 541,634 = 541,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,868/541,634 = 541,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,868x = 541,634 × 541,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,868x = 293,367,389,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,367,389,956/369,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,167.81
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