Finding the Third Proportional to 369,992 and 553,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 369,992 and 553,504 is: 828,035.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
369,992 : 553,504 = 553,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
369,992/553,504 = 553,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
369,992x = 553,504 × 553,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
369,992x = 306,366,678,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,366,678,016/369,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,035.95
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