Finding the Third Proportional to 352,890 and 560,874.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,890 and 560,874.38 is: 891,439.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,890 : 560,874.38 = 560,874.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,890/560,874.38 = 560,874.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,890x = 560,874.38 × 560,874.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,890x = 314,580,064,531.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,580,064,531.64/352,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,439.44
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