Finding the Third Proportional to 354,840 and 564,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,840 and 564,315 is: 897,450.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,840 : 564,315 = 564,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,840/564,315 = 564,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,840x = 564,315 × 564,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,840x = 318,451,419,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,451,419,225/354,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897,450.74
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