Finding the Third Proportional to 336,379 and 560,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,379 and 560,609 is: 934,310.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,379 : 560,609 = 560,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,379/560,609 = 560,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,379x = 560,609 × 560,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,379x = 314,282,450,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,282,450,881/336,379 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 934,310.56
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