Finding the Third Proportional to 370,404 and 553,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,404 and 553,167 is: 826,108.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,404 : 553,167 = 553,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,404/553,167 = 553,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,404x = 553,167 × 553,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,404x = 305,993,729,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,993,729,889/370,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,108.06
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