Finding the Third Proportional to 369,986 and 553,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,986 and 553,470 is: 827,947.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,986 : 553,470 = 553,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,986/553,470 = 553,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,986x = 553,470 × 553,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,986x = 306,329,040,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,329,040,900/369,986 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 827,947.65
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