Finding the Third Proportional to 351,632 and 559,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,632 and 559,056 is: 888,837.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,632 : 559,056 = 559,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,632/559,056 = 559,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,632x = 559,056 × 559,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,632x = 312,543,611,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,543,611,136/351,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,837.23
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