Finding the Third Proportional to 369,954 and 553,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,954 and 553,914 is: 829,348.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,954 : 553,914 = 553,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,954/553,914 = 553,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,954x = 553,914 × 553,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,954x = 306,820,719,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,820,719,396/369,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829,348.30
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