Finding the Third Proportional to 371,338 and 541,359
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Solution
The third proportional to 371,338 and 541,359 is: 789,225.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
371,338 : 541,359 = 541,359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
371,338/541,359 = 541,359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
371,338x = 541,359 × 541,359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
371,338x = 293,069,566,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,069,566,881/371,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,225.90
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