Finding the Third Proportional to 354,666 and 564,617
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,666 and 564,617 is: 898,852.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,666 : 564,617 = 564,617 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,666/564,617 = 564,617/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,666x = 564,617 × 564,617 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,666x = 318,792,356,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,792,356,689/354,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 898,852.32
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