Finding the Third Proportional to 369,987 and 553,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,987 and 553,494 is: 828,017.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,987 : 553,494 = 553,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,987/553,494 = 553,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,987x = 553,494 × 553,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,987x = 306,355,608,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,355,608,036/369,987 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,017.22
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