Finding the Third Proportional to 369,892 and 558,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,892 and 558,726 is: 843,961.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,892 : 558,726 = 558,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,892/558,726 = 558,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,892x = 558,726 × 558,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,892x = 312,174,743,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,174,743,076/369,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,961.87
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