Finding the Third Proportional to 353,961 and 560,745
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Solution
The third proportional to 353,961 and 560,745 is: 888,332.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353,961 : 560,745 = 560,745 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353,961/560,745 = 560,745/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353,961x = 560,745 × 560,745 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353,961x = 314,434,955,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,434,955,025/353,961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,332.20
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