Finding the Third Proportional to 370,618 and 554,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,618 and 554,266 is: 828,914.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,618 : 554,266 = 554,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,618/554,266 = 554,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,618x = 554,266 × 554,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,618x = 307,210,798,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,210,798,756/370,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,914.94
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