Finding the Third Proportional to 286,375 and 565,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,375 and 565,523 is: 1,116,774.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,375 : 565,523 = 565,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,375/565,523 = 565,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,375x = 565,523 × 565,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,375x = 319,816,263,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,816,263,529/286,375 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,116,774.38
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