Finding the Third Proportional to 370,398 and 553,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,398 and 553,158 is: 826,094.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,398 : 553,158 = 553,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,398/553,158 = 553,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,398x = 553,158 × 553,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,398x = 305,983,772,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,983,772,964/370,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,094.56
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