Finding the Third Proportional to 370,414 and 553,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,414 and 553,182 is: 826,130.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,414 : 553,182 = 553,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,414/553,182 = 553,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,414x = 553,182 × 553,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,414x = 306,010,325,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,010,325,124/370,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,130.56
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