Finding the Third Proportional to 369,940 and 553,897
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,940 and 553,897 is: 829,328.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,940 : 553,897 = 553,897 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,940/553,897 = 553,897/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,940x = 553,897 × 553,897 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,940x = 306,801,886,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,801,886,609/369,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829,328.77
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