Finding the Third Proportional to 275,354 and 565,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 275,354 and 565,530 is: 1,161,501.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
275,354 : 565,530 = 565,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
275,354/565,530 = 565,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
275,354x = 565,530 × 565,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
275,354x = 319,824,180,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,824,180,900/275,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,161,501.85
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