Finding the Third Proportional to 354,535 and 563,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,535 and 563,770 is: 896,488.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,535 : 563,770 = 563,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,535/563,770 = 563,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,535x = 563,770 × 563,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,535x = 317,836,612,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,836,612,900/354,535 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 896,488.68
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