Finding the Third Proportional to 351,944 and 566,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,944 and 566,652 is: 912,345.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,944 : 566,652 = 566,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,944/566,652 = 566,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,944x = 566,652 × 566,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,944x = 321,094,489,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 321,094,489,104/351,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,345.40
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