Finding the Third Proportional to 373,493 and 536,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 373,493 and 536,911 is: 771,830.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
373,493 : 536,911 = 536,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
373,493/536,911 = 536,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
373,493x = 536,911 × 536,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
373,493x = 288,273,421,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,273,421,921/373,493 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,830.86
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