Finding the Third Proportional to 371,328 and 541,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,328 and 541,344 is: 789,203.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,328 : 541,344 = 541,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,328/541,344 = 541,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,328x = 541,344 × 541,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,328x = 293,053,326,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,053,326,336/371,328 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,203.42
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